Painless Joint Surgery Center and a ‘World-First’ Nerve Cooling Technique launched in Dubai

Medical Breakthrough from Tarabichi Healthcare

In an unprecedented medical achievement, Tarabichi Healthcare has announced the launch of the ‘Tarabichi Joint Care Enhanced Recovery Institute’ for painless joint surgery and rapid recovery, the first of its’ kind in the region. The center offers the latest global technologies in joint surgery and artificial joint replacements including robotic surgery, computer navigation and 3D printing to achieve exceptional precision and a safe, comfortable treatment experience for patients.

Dr. Samih Tarabichi, the founder of the center, is a globally known name in orthopedics and considered one of the world’s leading pioneers in joint replacement surgeries, with over 35 years of experience and a distinguished record of more than 30,000 successful joint replacement procedures.

In a ground breaking scientific development, Dr. Mohamed El-Fekky, Orthopedic Surgery Consultant and Director of the Tarabichi Joint Care Enhanced Recovery Institute, revealed that the innovative nerve cooling technique for knee surgeries has been developed within the center and registered under his name in scientific research as the first clinical application of its kind worldwide.

“The technique involves cooling peripheral nerves to temperatures as low as -40°C using a specialized cryoprobe, precisely directed at the target nerve. The probe forms a small ice ball around the nerve, temporarily disrupting pain signal transmission without damaging the nerve itself. The nerve’s function gradually returns over the course of several weeks to months,” he added.

This technique aims to alleviate the severe postoperative pain often experienced by patients following joint replacement surgeries—pain that can persist for months. By preventing this pain, the innovation marks a transformative shift in the patient experience and recovery process, making joint surgery a pain-free experience for the first time.

This announcement marks a significant milestone in the field of orthopedic medicine and reinforces Tarabichi Healthcare’s commitment to innovation and the delivery of world-class medical care from the heart of the region.