Meet Dr. Sartawi - Knee Surgeon in Dubai
Walk strong on your knees- with the same day knee replacement surgery
Dr. Muthana Sartawi is a renowned knee surgeon in Dubai and is the director of the Rapid Recovery Joint Replacement Center of the King’s College Hospital London in Dubai Hills. It is one of the few hospitals in the GCC that permits patients to be released on the same day, thanks to the reduced discomfort and speedy recovery of Dr. Sartawi’s joint replacement technique.
In Central Illinois and the Middle East, Dr. Sartawi is a pioneer of same-day joint replacement surgery treatment plan. With his novel approach, he has conducted over 2500 knee replacement surgeries with a 97% success rate in the US and the GCC. His method has been documented in peer-reviewed papers, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted him a patent.
Owing to the excellent and quick results of his technique, all his peers have started to adopt it for their total knee replacement cases. He has been called upon by various news networks and talks to share his unique knowledge on joint replacement. His contributions have been recognized and awarded even by the former Amir of Kuwait, Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the current Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al-Sabah, the current crown prince of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmed Al-Sabah. Dubai Health Authority has also highlighted Dr. Sartawi’s innovative technique and advertised it as part of Dubai Health Experience and Medical Tourism.
Dr. Muthana Sartawi
Knee Specialist in Dubai
Patents
- US Patent 9,931,213 B2: "Acetabular Cup and Insertion Handle", April 2, 2018
- US Patent 10.149.774B1: "Method of Performing A Modified Intervastus", December 2018 ,11
- US patent 194,278/17: "The Simple Eversion Stitch" patent pending (April 2020)
- US patent 154 ,940/16: "Proximally Fitting Femoral Stem Method of Insertion" patent (April 2020)
- US patent 33060.57: "Modified Intervastus Arthrotomy Closure Method" patent pending
Specialities
Same-Day novel knee replacement technique by Dr. Muthana Sartawi
Dr. Murthana Sartawi is a reputed knee specialist in Dubai & Former Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Christie Clinic in Urbana, Illinois, as well as Faculty in the Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and the former Director of the OSF Joint Care Center of Excellence.
A novel knee replacement technique created by Dr. Sartawi avoids cutting any muscles or tendons during surgery. The United States Patent & Trademark Office issued a patent for this method.
Furthermore, a prior and post-operative treatment plan created by Dr. Muthana Sartawi guarantees little discomfort and quick recovery. Just hours after surgery, patients can walk on their own and are discharged the same day. This usage of unique and advanced technique surely makes him an expert and best knee doctor Dubai.
Apart from this, the “Modified Intervastus Approach to the Knee,” developed by Dr. Sartawi, is a minimally invasive technique for total knee replacement surgery. It was published in peer-reviewed journals and has helped patients recover more quickly after the procedure. A patent on a modified acetabular component design for complete hip replacements is among the other intellectual property.
Education
- Fellow, Orthopedics Adult Reconstruction, Rush University Medical Center (2013-2014)
- Orthopedics Residency at the University of Dalhousie (Halifax, NS, Canada) (2010-2013)
- Neurosurgery Residency at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada (2007-2010)
- Trainee at Farwaniya District General Hospital Dept. of General Surgery in Kuwait (2006)
- M.D, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain (2006)
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopedics Diplomat (2016)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2013)
References
- Dr. Wayne Paprosky
- Dr. Richard Berger
- Dr. Aaron Rosenberg
- Dr. Craig Della Valle
- Dr. Joshua Jacobs
- Dr. Scott Sporer
- Dr. Michael Dunbar
- Dr. Peter Bonut
Medical Licences
- New York State Medical License
- Texas State Medical license
- California State Medical License
- Illinois State Medical License
- LMCC certificate (Canada)
- ECFMG certificate (U.S.A)
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Extender License
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia Medical License
Professional experience
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Sarah Bush Lincoln, Mattoon, Illinois (2016-Present)
- Assistant Professor , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dept. of Surgery (2014-2019)
- Chair, Christie Clinic Department of Orthopedics, Champaign, Illinois (2016-2018)
- Director, OSF Joint Care Center of Excellence, Urbana, Illinois (2015-2018)
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Christie Clinic, Champaign, Illinois (2014-2018)
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Presence Hospital, Urbana, Illinois (2014-2017)
Honors and Awards
- Recipient, Achievement Award in Knee Replacement Surgery, Amir (Ruler) of Kuwait H.H.Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed AlSabah
- Recipient, Achievement Award in Knee Replacement Surgery, Crown Prince H.H Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Sabah
- Recipient, Achievement Award in Knee Replacement Surgery, Kuwait Minister of Health, Dr. Jamal Al Harbi
- Recipient, Achievement Award in Knee Replacement Surgery, Governor of District of Farwaniya, H.H Sheikh Faisal Al Hmood Al Sabah
- Recipient, Achievement Award in Knee Replacement Surgery, Kuwait Ambassador to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E Sheikh Ali Al Sabah
- Recipient, Achievement Award in Knee Replacement Surgery, Kuwait Youth Sports Authority
- Recipient, Kuwait Ministry of Health, Full sponsorship for orthopedic surgery residency at Dalhousie University, Halifax Canada (2007)
- Recipient, Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education full scholarship, M.D, Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain (2003)
- Recipient, Washington University Dean's Scholarship (1999)
- Recipient, high school graduating class salutatorian award (1999)
Publications
- “First Series of Outpatient TKAs in the Middle East” Sartawi, Muthana, Kohlman James. Levine, Brett. Hafizur, Rahman (Arthroplasty Today in press)
- “Modified Intervastus Approach to the Knee” Sartawi, Muthana, Kohlman, James, Della Valle Craig. (Journal of Knee Surgery) (2017)
- “A Retrospective Analysis of the Modified Intervastus Approach .”Sartawi, Muthana. Kohlman James. Leighton, Ross. Hafizur, Rahman. Kersh, Mariana (American Journal of Orthopedics) (2018)
- “Intradural Spinal Aneurysmal Bone cyst: case report.” Sartawi Muthana, Quateen Ahmed, Johnson Edward, Nataraj Andrew. (World Neurosurgery) (2015)
- “Rapid MRI guided traction in the Reduction of Craniocervical Junction Deformities: Technical. Note.” Darsaut, Tim. Sartawi, Muthana. Fox, Richard. (Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine) (2009)
- “Implant Survivorship and Complication Rates after Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Third generation Cemented System: Minimum 15 Years Followup” Sartawi, Muthana, Rosenberg, Aaron. (American Journal of Orthopedics 2018)
- “Medial Tibial Plateau Stress Fracture Following Navigated Total Knee Arthroplasty: Case Report. “Sartawi, Muthana. Jones, Chris. Guerin, Shane. Dunbar, Michael. (submitted to Stryker) (2012)
- Sartawi, Muthana. Rahman, Hafizur. Kohlmann, James. “Clinical and Functional Outcomes of the Modified Intervastus Approach” Techniques in Orthopedics. June 2021
- Sartawi, Muthana. Patel, Arpun. Yousef, Ibraheem. Kohlmann, James. “The Simple Eversion (Kuwait) Stitch: A Novel Surgical Technique for Surgical Wound Closures.” Journal of Surgical Procedures and Case Rep 5-3:1.
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