Knee replacement with Dr. Muthana Sartawi's patented technique.
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“Dr. Sartawi’s achievement is a remarkable addition to the world of medicine and a source of pride for Kuwait.”
“We take pride in the achievements of our creative sons, such as Dr. Sartawi.”
“Registering Dr. Sartawi’s invention in Kuwait’s name reflects our belief in our nation’s humanity and raises its name.”
“Dr. Sartawi’s achievement is a remarkable addition to the world of medicine, raising the flag of our beloved nation in scientific and medical forums regionally and internationally.”
His Highness the Crown Prince praised Dr. Muthana Sartawi’s medical achievements and urged him to continue them.
Dr. Muthana Sartawi received the “Visiting Doctor of the Year” award at the Star Awards 2023 of King’s College Hospital London – Dubai.
Highlighted by the Dubai Health Authority as an innovative technique for total knee replacement.
Read in Al-Anba · 4 May 2023 ↗A personalised implant designed for each patient from a CT scan of their own knee, then 3D-printed to match its size and shape.
An inventor’s record in knee and hip surgery
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health honours Dr. Muthana Sartawi on its Wall of Inventor Doctors as the inventor of muscle- and tendon-sparing knee replacement — US patent 10,149,774 B1.
After traditional knee replacement, many patients can't bend the knee enough for sujood. Dr. Sartawi's technique spares the muscles and tendons, with the goal of returning patients to their prayer.
Kneeling and full prostration may not be achievable or advisable for every patient; Dr. Sartawi will guide you individually.
One patient from each country, in their own words. Tap to play with sound.
KuwaitSaud Al-Enezi — back to the gym
Saudi ArabiaMr. Mutlaq Al-Shammari — both knees
QatarYousef Al-Kuwari — former Qatar national-team player
UAEAl Mansouri — driving 2 hours after surgery
BahrainBahraini patient who compared surgeons in Switzerland
USA“It’s not hard — I haven’t walked like this in over a year.” Day 1 after surgery
United KingdomPatient from England — home the same day
ItalyMs. Valentina — no painkillers on dischargeWhat is knee osteoarthritis, and why is it so common in the Gulf? A clip from the episode «A Story in Medicine» (Ramadan 2022), with English subtitles.
Watch the full interview ↗Kneeling and full prostration may not be achievable or advisable for every patient; Dr. Sartawi will guide you individually.
Physiotherapy exercises to prepare you before surgery and help you regain movement and strength after joint replacement, under the supervision of the medical team.
Watch the exercisesNewspaper features, media coverage and interviews about Dr. Muthana Sartawi’s work.
Al Araby TV · «Sehhatak» with Dania Arshid (Oct 2024)
Dr. Muthana Sartawi explains his knee-resurfacing technique (segment 12:36–21:31). Original full episode on YouTube →
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