Emirates Hospitals Group has officially launched the Tarabichi Centre for Joint Care at Emirates Hospital Jumeirah, home to the world’s first pain-free joint surgery and rapid recovery centre. Dr Samih Tarabichi and Dr Mohamed Elfekky lead it.
The centre utilises the latest global technologies in joint surgery and artificial joint replacements, including robotic surgery, computer navigation, and 3D printing, to ensure exceptional precision and a safe, comfortable treatment experience for patients.
The facility sets a new global benchmark in orthopaedic medicine by integrating advanced robotic surgery, computer-guided precision and 3D printing to deliver safer, more accurate, and pain-free joint replacement procedures.
Professor Tarabichi, widely recognised as a pioneer in joint replacement surgery with over 35 years of experience, more than 30,000 successful procedures across the USA and UAE, and seven global patents registered in the USA and Europe, leads the centre’s clinical excellence and innovation agenda.
He said: ‘Our goal has always been to make joint replacement surgery not only effective but truly patient-centred. With this innovation, we are taking a major step towards making pain-free surgery a global reality.’
At the heart of this milestone is a first-of-its-kind nerve-cooling technique, developed and applied clinically at the Tarabichi Centre.
Announced by Dr Mohamed Elfekky, Orthopaedic Consultant and Director of the Centre, the innovation involves cooling peripheral nerves to -40°C with a specialised Cryoprobe.
This process temporarily interrupts pain signals without damaging the nerve, allowing it to resume full function over several weeks to months gradually.
The approach significantly reduces the severe post-operative pain often associated with joint replacement surgeries, especially during physical rehabilitation.
For the first time, patients can undergo joint replacement with a truly pain-free recovery journey.
The launch of the Tarabichi Centre for Joint Care reinforces the UAE’s position as a hub for medical excellence and innovation.
By delivering pioneering solutions developed in the region, Emirates Hospitals Group and the Tarabichi Centre are redefining global standards in orthopaedics, advancing both the science of surgery and the art of patient care.
Christian Schuhmacher, chairman of the board at the Emirates Hospitals Group, added: ‘This launch is a proud moment not only for Emirates Hospitals Group but also for the UAE’s healthcare sector. By bringing ground-breaking innovation, such as pain-free joint surgery, to Dubai, we are reaffirming the country’s position as a global leader in medical excellence.’
