Dubai Launches Worldās First Pain-Free Knee Surgery with Nerve-Cooling Innovation
Dubai, September 26, 2025 ā In a historic leap for orthopaedic medicine, Emirates Hospitals Group, in partnership with world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon Prof. Dr Samih Tarabichi, has unveiled the Tarabichi Center for Joint Care at Emirates Hospital Jumeirah. The center is the first in the world to offer pain-free joint replacement surgery powered by an innovative nerve-cooling technique, setting a new benchmark for global healthcare.
A New Era of Pain-Free Joint Surgery
Joint replacement surgeries are among the most common orthopaedic procedures worldwide, but they are often accompanied by severe post-operative pain and long recovery times. The launch of this facility changes that reality. By combining robotic-assisted surgery, computer-guided precision, and 3D-printing technologies, the Tarabichi Center ensures patients undergo safer, faster, and more effective joint procedures.
At the heart of this breakthrough is a nerve-cooling innovationāa clinical first developed and applied at the center. This approach promises not only to eliminate pain during the post-surgery recovery phase but also to transform how patients experience rehabilitation after joint replacement.
How the Nerve-Cooling Technique Works
The innovative technique was presented by Dr Mohamed Elfekky, Orthopaedic Consultant and Director of the Center. Using a specialised Cryoprobe, doctors temporarily cool peripheral nerves to -40Ā°C, which interrupts pain signals without causing long-term damage. Over a period of weeks to months, the nerves gradually regain full function.
Unlike conventional methods that rely heavily on strong painkillers, this approach allows patients to recover naturally, free from severe discomfort and with reduced dependence on medications. As a result, rehabilitation becomes faster and more effective.
Dr Elfekky explained:
āThis technique allows patients to undergo joint replacement with minimal to no pain. Our goal has always been to make surgery not only effective but also truly patient-centred. With nerve cooling, we are one step closer to making pain-free surgery a global standard.ā
The Legacy of Prof. Dr Samih Tarabichi
The centerās name honours Prof. Dr Samih Tarabichi, a pioneer in joint replacement surgery with more than 35 years of experience and over 30,000 successful procedures across the USA and UAE. Holding seven global patents registered in the USA and Europe, Dr Tarabichi has built a reputation for driving innovation in orthopaedics while mentoring the next generation of surgeons.
Prof. Tarabichi noted that the launch reflects his lifelong mission:
āFor decades, I have been dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Pain-free recovery was always a dream. Today, that dream becomes a reality, and it begins here in Dubai.ā
Emirates Hospitals Group: A Vision of Excellence
The leadership of Emirates Hospitals Group emphasized that this achievement is part of a wider commitment to transform healthcare delivery in the UAE.
Prosenjit Bhattacharya, COO of Emirates Hospitals Group, said:
āThis milestone reflects our dedication to bringing world-class innovation to the region. With Dr Tarabichiās expertise and our investment in advanced technologies, we are redefining patient care, focusing on safety, quality, and comfort.ā
Christian Schuhmacher, Chairman of the Board, Emirates Hospitals Group, added:
āThe launch of the Tarabichi Center demonstrates the UAEās position as a global leader in medical excellence. By pioneering pain-free joint surgery, we are shaping the future of orthopaedics not only for the Middle East but for the entire world.ā
Redefining Orthopaedic Care in the UAE
The opening of the Tarabichi Center for Joint Care marks a landmark achievement in the UAEās healthcare journey. With this innovation, Dubai cements its reputation as a hub for medical research, advanced surgery, and patient-focused care.
For patients, the promise of rapid recovery without pain is life-changing. For the global medical community, the nerve-cooling technique sets a new benchmark in orthopaedic practice, demonstrating how local innovation can shape international healthcare standards.
Conclusion
By integrating robotics, 3D printing, and revolutionary nerve-cooling techniques, the Tarabichi Center for Joint Care offers patients something once thought impossible: a pain-free journey through joint replacement surgery.
With this facility, Emirates Hospitals Group and Prof. Dr Tarabichi are not only transforming orthopaedics in the UAE but also charting the future of global healthcareāwhere innovation and compassion work hand in hand to redefine healing.
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