Dr. Marouane Bouloudhnine
Consultant orthopedic surgeon,
French board certified, Dedicated to Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder,
Founder of the concept of Arab Elbow Course
Welcome to the First Arab Elbow Course, a groundbreaking event, where we delve into the intricacies of elbow surgery, a crucial joint. You will learn more about our “missing joint” in orthopedic education in the MENA region.
This course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of orthopedic professionals, particularly registrars, who frequently encounter complex elbow injuries. Our focus is on the latest techniques and advancements in the field, aiming to improve patient outcomes in this challenging area of trauma care. Through a comprehensive program, participants will gain a deep understanding of elbow anatomy, injury patterns, and surgical approaches, empowering them to deliver optimal care to their patients. The Hands-on cadaver lab will help us to practice what we learned. Led by esteemed experts in the field, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn from the best and exchange insights with peers.
I would like to express my gratitude to the exceptional international faculty who have agreed to participate in the first course in the UAE. We plan to organize this teaching course annually (every two years in Dubai, alternating with another Arab country).
We are excited to host this pioneering event in Dubai in January 2025 and look forward to your participation in advancing the practice of elbow surgery.
MD, PhD, FRCS(C), Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, United States Of America
Shawn O’Driscoll is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. He moved from Toronto, Canada to Rochester in 1992. He had an active shoulder and elbow surgical practice for over 30 years, was founder and Course Director of the Mayo Clinic, “Teach the Teachers” Advanced Surgical Skills Elbow Course clinical and basic science research program and for 25 years, and continues to direct his elbow-focused basic science and clinical research program.
Having completed his Ph.D. in 1984 under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Salter, he has been a pioneer in the field of tissue engineering as it pertains to cartilage repair. Although retired from clinical practice, his research and teaching efforts are focused exclusively on elbow and shoulder surgery and he continues to make numerous contributions in these areas which have been adopted worldwide. These include the Congruent Elbow Plating System, the Anatomic Radial Head prosthesis and the Latitude linkable Total Elbow Prosthesis. Dr. O’Driscoll has developed a step-wise safety-driven technique that has proven highly effective in reducing the incidence of iatrogenic nerve injury during elbow arthroscopy. He has also been a pioneer in elucidating the mechanisms of elbow fracture dislocation and elbow instability and he has devised a functional fracture classification system to guide the management of coronoid fractures. He has lectured extensively across six continents and is also well known due to his numerous publications, with the majority dealing with surgery and treatment of the elbow as well as cartilage repair. He is recognized as a leading authority in elbow surgery and research. To provide hope for current and future patients in need, he endeavours to lead the orthopedic community in its efforts to improve the treatment of people with diseased and damaged joints by conducting the highest level of research to advance the knowledge regarding how joints can be repaired and by educating physicians and scientists throughout the medical community regarding the scientific basis, clinical relevance and translational nature of this research.
Shawn is an avid photographer, outdoor enthusiast and cyclist. He has kayaked the Grand Canyon, often visits the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area and has twice completed segments of the Tour de France. When not at home, in the hospital, leading bible study, or on the lecture circuit, you are likely to find him cycling or traveling with his family.
Professor of orthopedic surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, USA,
Founder and Co-Director of the “Teach The Teachers“, Advanced Elbow Surgical Skills Course 1999–2024
On behalf of the Organizing committee, it is an honor and privilege to welcome you to the First Arab Elbow Course held from 24 to 26 January 2025 in Dubai – United Arab Emirates.
These 3 days full comprehensive Instructional course will be the first totally dedicated to our “missing joint” in the field of orthopedic education in the MENA region.
With the endorsement of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Middle East (ICJR-ME) and the Arab Shoulder and Elbow Association (ASEA) these three days instructional course and Cadavers workshop Hands-on will feature high-profile international and regional speakers covering a wide range of topics within Elbow surgery as delegates will benefit from the latest research and up-to-date information about ALL FRACTURES AROUND THE ELBOW.
Helping us to teach from basics to advance fields, will be our special guest and world-renowned pioneer in elbow surgery, Shawn W. O’Driscoll, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of orthopedic surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, USA, and Founder and Co-Director of the “Teach The Teachers“, Advanced ElbowSurgical Skills Course 1999–2024. He accepted to be the “Honorary Chairman” of our First Arab Elbow Course, and we are very grateful to him.
Will have also the honor to receive in this dream team, Roger van Riet, M.D., Ph.D, President elect of of the European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC) and Pierre Mansat, M.D., Ph.D, Former president of the French Elbow and Shoulder Surgeon Society
We look forward to welcoming you to the First Arab Elbow Course in January 2025
Sincerely
Dr Marouane Bouloudhnine
Dr Saif Aldhuhoori
Consultant orthopedic surgeon, French board certified, Dedicated to Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder, Founder of the concept of Arab Elbow Course, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
French Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with 30+ years of European experience, specializing in upper limb surgeries. Founder of three Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Centres in France, performed over 11,000 surgeries, achieving excellent outcomes. Founder of the first private SOS Hand to Shoulder Center in Dubai in 2022. Recognized with the French Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2011. Former professional football player passionate about sports. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management, emphasizing patient-centric care. Known for expertise in various surgical procedures and sports injuries across the upper limb.
Co-chair, Arab Elbow Course, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Zayed Military Hospital, United Arab Emirates
MD, PhD, FRCS(C), Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, United States Of America
Shawn O’Driscoll is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. He moved from Toronto, Canada to Rochester in 1992. He had an active shoulder and elbow surgical practice for over 30 years, was founder and Course Director of the Mayo Clinic, “Teach the Teachers” Advanced Surgical Skills Elbow Course clinical and basic science research program and for 25 years, and continues to direct his elbow-focused basic science and clinical research program.
Having completed his Ph.D. in 1984 under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Salter, he has been a pioneer in the field of tissue engineering as it pertains to cartilage repair. Although retired from clinical practice, his research and teaching efforts are focused exclusively on elbow and shoulder surgery and he continues to make numerous contributions in these areas which have been adopted worldwide. These include the Congruent Elbow Plating System, the Anatomic Radial Head prosthesis and the Latitude linkable Total Elbow Prosthesis. Dr. O’Driscoll has developed a step-wise safety-driven technique that has proven highly effective in reducing the incidence of iatrogenic nerve injury during elbow arthroscopy. He has also been a pioneer in elucidating the mechanisms of elbow fracture dislocation and elbow instability and he has devised a functional fracture classification system to guide the management of coronoid fractures. He has lectured extensively across six continents and is also well known due to his numerous publications, with the majority dealing with surgery and treatment of the elbow as well as cartilage repair. He is recognized as a leading authority in elbow surgery and research. To provide hope for current and future patients in need, he endeavours to lead the orthopedic community in its efforts to improve the treatment of people with diseased and damaged joints by conducting the highest level of research to advance the knowledge regarding how joints can be repaired and by educating physicians and scientists throughout the medical community regarding the scientific basis, clinical relevance and translational nature of this research.
Shawn is an avid photographer, outdoor enthusiast and cyclist. He has kayaked the Grand Canyon, often visits the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area and has twice completed segments of the Tour de France. When not at home, in the hospital, leading bible study, or on the lecture circuit, you are likely to find him cycling or traveling with his family.
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
President elect of SECEC,
Elbow Surgeon at Orthoca
Belgium
Prof Roger is a distinguished full-time elbow surgeon based in Belgium, specializing in treating all aspects of elbow pathology at AZ Monica and University Hospital Antwerp since 2008. Holding the prestigious position of Fellowship director, Prof Roger is responsible for training Orthopaedic registrars at AZ Monica. With a keen focus on arthroscopy and sports injuries of the elbow, Prof Roger serves as the President-elect of the European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC), showcasing their leadership and expertise in the field.
Prof Roger’s journey in orthopedics began with extensive research and training. He completed an Elbow fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA, under the guidance of Prof. Bernard Morrey and Prof. Shawn O’Driscoll in 2001. This was followed by Shoulder-Elbow clinical fellowships at Monash University Melbourne, Australia, under Prof. Simon Bell in 2005, and at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, under Prof. Greg Bain in 2006. This international exposure contributed significantly to Prof Roger's broad understanding and innovative approach to elbow surgery.
In addition to their clinical practice and educational roles, Prof Roger is actively involved in academia and research. Prof hold a BSc in Physiotherapy from Eindhoven, Netherlands, and have worked as a physiotherapist across several countries. Prof Roger completed medical school and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon training at the University of Antwerp, culminating in a PhD focused on the implications of the non-circular shape of the radial head in prosthesis design, conducted at Mayo Clinic. Prof Roger is a prolific contributor to the medical literature, with over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, more than 50 book chapters, and serving as an editor for five books. They have delivered over 600 presentations at orthopedic conferences worldwide, showcasing their commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing expertise. Additionally, Prof Roger serves as a reviewer for over 10 journals, ensuring the quality and integrity of orthopedic research.
An esteemed member of the medical community, Prof Roger has organized multiple elbow conferences and courses, including the SECEC closed meeting and Elbow Course in Antwerp, the IRCAD elbow arthroscopy course in Strasbourg, and the Antwerp Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty Course. Prof were also a key member of the Medical Team at the UCI Professional Cycling World Championships in 2021, highlighting their experience in sports-related orthopedic care. Furthermore, Prof Roger has held leadership positions in various professional societies, including being the former president of the Belgian Elbow and Shoulder Surgeon Society and a former member of the elbow committees of ISAKOS and ESSKA. Their contributions as an associate editor of JBJS-EST and Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery (CiOS) reflect their dedication to advancing orthopedic knowledge and best practices. Overall, Prof Roger’s remarkable career is characterized by their passion for improving patient outcomes, educating future generations of orthopedic surgeons, and advancing the field of elbow surgery through research, innovation, and leadership.
Antwerp University, Belgium
MD, PhD (Toulouse)
Chairman, Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse- France
Professor Pierre Mansat is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, at Toulouse University Hospital since 2018.
After graduating from Toulouse Medical School, he made his residency at the Toulouse university hospital. He made a one-year clinical fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Adult Reconstruction Surgery (1996-1997) with DRS Cofield, Morrey and O’Driscoll. He then obtained his PhD on “Biomechanical analysis of the implanted glenoid by the finite element method." (2002). He then oriented his surgical practice toward shoulders, elbow and hand surgery. He became Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2004. He was involved in the residency program at the board of the Dean of Toulouse Medical School since 2005. He is the President of the National Council of Universities for Orthopedic and Traumatology since 2022.
He has published numerous articles and chapters in the main textbooks about shoulder and elbow and hand disorders (182 articles referenced in PuMed). He founded in 2009 the French Society of Shoulder and Elbow (SOFEC), which at that time did not exist and became its first President in 2010. He is a member of SECEC since 2000 and the American Shoulder and Elbow Society since 2007. He is part of the Ex-com of the French Society of Orthopedy and Traumatology since 2022. He is involved with the JSES since 1999 as reviewer, then Assistant Editor in 2006, Deputy-International Editor in 2013 until 2021. Since 2016, he is also the Chief-Editor of the JSES International. He has organized a number of national and international courses over the last 20 years. His main interests are shoulder and elbow arthroplasties and upper limb trauma. He lives with his wife in Toulouse, in the city center. They have 4 children.
Toulouse University, France
President elect of SECEC,
Elbow Surgeon at Orthoca
Belgium
Prof Roger is a distinguished full-time elbow surgeon based in Belgium, specializing in treating all aspects of elbow pathology at AZ Monica and University Hospital Antwerp since 2008. Holding the prestigious position of Fellowship director, Prof Roger is responsible for training Orthopaedic registrars at AZ Monica. With a keen focus on arthroscopy and sports injuries of the elbow, Prof Roger serves as the President-elect of the European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC), showcasing their leadership and expertise in the field.
Prof Roger’s journey in orthopedics began with extensive research and training. He completed an Elbow fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA, under the guidance of Prof. Bernard Morrey and Prof. Shawn O’Driscoll in 2001. This was followed by Shoulder-Elbow clinical fellowships at Monash University Melbourne, Australia, under Prof. Simon Bell in 2005, and at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, under Prof. Greg Bain in 2006. This international exposure contributed significantly to Prof Roger's broad understanding and innovative approach to elbow surgery.
In addition to their clinical practice and educational roles, Prof Roger is actively involved in academia and research. Prof hold a BSc in Physiotherapy from Eindhoven, Netherlands, and have worked as a physiotherapist across several countries. Prof Roger completed medical school and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon training at the University of Antwerp, culminating in a PhD focused on the implications of the non-circular shape of the radial head in prosthesis design, conducted at Mayo Clinic. Prof Roger is a prolific contributor to the medical literature, with over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, more than 50 book chapters, and serving as an editor for five books. They have delivered over 600 presentations at orthopedic conferences worldwide, showcasing their commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing expertise. Additionally, Prof Roger serves as a reviewer for over 10 journals, ensuring the quality and integrity of orthopedic research.
An esteemed member of the medical community, Prof Roger has organized multiple elbow conferences and courses, including the SECEC closed meeting and Elbow Course in Antwerp, the IRCAD elbow arthroscopy course in Strasbourg, and the Antwerp Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty Course. Prof were also a key member of the Medical Team at the UCI Professional Cycling World Championships in 2021, highlighting their experience in sports-related orthopedic care. Furthermore, Prof Roger has held leadership positions in various professional societies, including being the former president of the Belgian Elbow and Shoulder Surgeon Society and a former member of the elbow committees of ISAKOS and ESSKA. Their contributions as an associate editor of JBJS-EST and Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery (CiOS) reflect their dedication to advancing orthopedic knowledge and best practices. Overall, Prof Roger’s remarkable career is characterized by their passion for improving patient outcomes, educating future generations of orthopedic surgeons, and advancing the field of elbow surgery through research, innovation, and leadership.
SECEC President, Antwerp, Belgium
MD, PhD (Toulouse)
Chairman, Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse- France
Professor Pierre Mansat is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, at Toulouse University Hospital since 2018.
After graduating from Toulouse Medical School, he made his residency at the Toulouse university hospital. He made a one-year clinical fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Adult Reconstruction Surgery (1996-1997) with DRS Cofield, Morrey and O’Driscoll. He then obtained his PhD on “Biomechanical analysis of the implanted glenoid by the finite element method." (2002). He then oriented his surgical practice toward shoulders, elbow and hand surgery. He became Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2004. He was involved in the residency program at the board of the Dean of Toulouse Medical School since 2005. He is the President of the National Council of Universities for Orthopedic and Traumatology since 2022.
He has published numerous articles and chapters in the main textbooks about shoulder and elbow and hand disorders (182 articles referenced in PuMed). He founded in 2009 the French Society of Shoulder and Elbow (SOFEC), which at that time did not exist and became its first President in 2010. He is a member of SECEC since 2000 and the American Shoulder and Elbow Society since 2007. He is part of the Ex-com of the French Society of Orthopedy and Traumatology since 2022. He is involved with the JSES since 1999 as reviewer, then Assistant Editor in 2006, Deputy-International Editor in 2013 until 2021. Since 2016, he is also the Chief-Editor of the JSES International. He has organized a number of national and international courses over the last 20 years. His main interests are shoulder and elbow arthroplasties and upper limb trauma. He lives with his wife in Toulouse, in the city center. They have 4 children.
Toulouse University, France
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Mediclinic Parkview, Dubai, UAE
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at MBRU, Dubai, UAE.
Dr Bernard Lallemand is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with over 25 years experience in orthopaedic surgery, of which over 19 years have been devoted to hand and upper limb surgery, nerve reconstruction and microsurgery.
After completing his residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University Hospital of Liège in Belgium in 2005, he joined the European Hand Institute in Luxembourg, where he developed an activity focused on the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow and wrist) and the hand. He was responsible for the organisation of the FESUM-accredited SOS Main Luxembourg, a service offering 24/7 support to patients suffering from hand and upper limb trauma. He was also an active faculty member at the Medical Training Centre, teaching and training many surgeons from around the world in hand and wrist surgery. In 2015, after two years as a visiting surgeon, he decided to move permanently to Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital accredited as a Federation Internationale de Football Association™ (FIFA) Medical Centre of Excellence by F-MARC® and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Injury Prevention and Athlete Health Protection, where he is helping to develop a hand unit that is the benchmark in the region for the treatment of sports injuries to the wrist and hand. He has also been appointed Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. Prior to joining Mediclinic, Dr Bernard Lallemand moved to the United Arab Emirates at the end of 2019 to join the DxBone centre of excellence.
He is also an active member of many international societies, including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand and the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society. Dr Bernard Lallemand has authored or co-authored over 50 journal articles and book chapters and has presented over 200 courses, conferences, workshops and training courses worldwide. He was also Associate Editor of Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research (OTSR), the official journal of the Société française de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique (SoFCOT), and reviewer for international journals.
Dubai, UAE
Consultant Elbow Orthopedic Surgeon, Mubadala Health, United Arab Emirates
Dr Seif Sawalha is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Healthpoint Hospital in Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Health Dubai. His practice is devoted to elbow and forearm surgery. Prior to relocating to the UAE in 2022, he practiced as a consultant trauma and upper limb orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in elbow disorders in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. He was admitted to the UK specialist register in 2017 after completing a national training programme on the Liverpool rotation. He completed an elbow surgery fellowship at Wrightington Hospital with Professor Adam Watts. He is a tutor for the elbow module in the University of Edinburgh ChM degree and reviewer for Bone and Joint Journal (BJJ) elbow section.
Assistant professor - IAU, Orthopedic trauma and upper extremity surgeon - kFUH, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
MBBS.DES.DESC (Fr)
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon,
Burjeel medical city,
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Orthopaedic Surgeon,
AlRazi Hospital,
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at McGill University, Canada. Fellowship training in Upper Extremity (Shoulder/Elbow) Surgery in London, Canada.
Completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the New England Baptist Hospital affiliated with Tufts University, Boston, USA.
Currently the Program Director of Kuwait Orthopaedic Residency Program and An active board member of the Kuwait Association of Surgeons.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Abu Dhabi, UAE
MD, PhD, FRCS(C), Professor of Orthopedics, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, United States Of America
Shawn O’Driscoll is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. He moved from Toronto, Canada to Rochester in 1992. He had an active shoulder and elbow surgical practice for over 30 years, was founder and Course Director of the Mayo Clinic, “Teach the Teachers” Advanced Surgical Skills Elbow Course clinical and basic science research program and for 25 years, and continues to direct his elbow-focused basic science and clinical research program.
Having completed his Ph.D. in 1984 under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Salter, he has been a pioneer in the field of tissue engineering as it pertains to cartilage repair. Although retired from clinical practice, his research and teaching efforts are focused exclusively on elbow and shoulder surgery and he continues to make numerous contributions in these areas which have been adopted worldwide. These include the Congruent Elbow Plating System, the Anatomic Radial Head prosthesis and the Latitude linkable Total Elbow Prosthesis. Dr. O’Driscoll has developed a step-wise safety-driven technique that has proven highly effective in reducing the incidence of iatrogenic nerve injury during elbow arthroscopy. He has also been a pioneer in elucidating the mechanisms of elbow fracture dislocation and elbow instability and he has devised a functional fracture classification system to guide the management of coronoid fractures. He has lectured extensively across six continents and is also well known due to his numerous publications, with the majority dealing with surgery and treatment of the elbow as well as cartilage repair. He is recognized as a leading authority in elbow surgery and research. To provide hope for current and future patients in need, he endeavours to lead the orthopedic community in its efforts to improve the treatment of people with diseased and damaged joints by conducting the highest level of research to advance the knowledge regarding how joints can be repaired and by educating physicians and scientists throughout the medical community regarding the scientific basis, clinical relevance and translational nature of this research.
Shawn is an avid photographer, outdoor enthusiast and cyclist. He has kayaked the Grand Canyon, often visits the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area and has twice completed segments of the Tour de France. When not at home, in the hospital, leading bible study, or on the lecture circuit, you are likely to find him cycling or traveling with his family.
President elect of SECEC,
Elbow Surgeon at Orthoca
Belgium
Prof Roger is a distinguished full-time elbow surgeon based in Belgium, specializing in treating all aspects of elbow pathology at AZ Monica and University Hospital Antwerp since 2008. Holding the prestigious position of Fellowship director, Prof Roger is responsible for training Orthopaedic registrars at AZ Monica. With a keen focus on arthroscopy and sports injuries of the elbow, Prof Roger serves as the President-elect of the European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC), showcasing their leadership and expertise in the field.
Prof Roger’s journey in orthopedics began with extensive research and training. He completed an Elbow fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA, under the guidance of Prof. Bernard Morrey and Prof. Shawn O’Driscoll in 2001. This was followed by Shoulder-Elbow clinical fellowships at Monash University Melbourne, Australia, under Prof. Simon Bell in 2005, and at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, under Prof. Greg Bain in 2006. This international exposure contributed significantly to Prof Roger's broad understanding and innovative approach to elbow surgery.
In addition to their clinical practice and educational roles, Prof Roger is actively involved in academia and research. Prof hold a BSc in Physiotherapy from Eindhoven, Netherlands, and have worked as a physiotherapist across several countries. Prof Roger completed medical school and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon training at the University of Antwerp, culminating in a PhD focused on the implications of the non-circular shape of the radial head in prosthesis design, conducted at Mayo Clinic. Prof Roger is a prolific contributor to the medical literature, with over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, more than 50 book chapters, and serving as an editor for five books. They have delivered over 600 presentations at orthopedic conferences worldwide, showcasing their commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing expertise. Additionally, Prof Roger serves as a reviewer for over 10 journals, ensuring the quality and integrity of orthopedic research.
An esteemed member of the medical community, Prof Roger has organized multiple elbow conferences and courses, including the SECEC closed meeting and Elbow Course in Antwerp, the IRCAD elbow arthroscopy course in Strasbourg, and the Antwerp Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty Course. Prof were also a key member of the Medical Team at the UCI Professional Cycling World Championships in 2021, highlighting their experience in sports-related orthopedic care. Furthermore, Prof Roger has held leadership positions in various professional societies, including being the former president of the Belgian Elbow and Shoulder Surgeon Society and a former member of the elbow committees of ISAKOS and ESSKA. Their contributions as an associate editor of JBJS-EST and Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery (CiOS) reflect their dedication to advancing orthopedic knowledge and best practices. Overall, Prof Roger’s remarkable career is characterized by their passion for improving patient outcomes, educating future generations of orthopedic surgeons, and advancing the field of elbow surgery through research, innovation, and leadership.
MD, PhD (Toulouse)
Chairman, Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse- France
Professor Pierre Mansat is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, at Toulouse University Hospital since 2018.
After graduating from Toulouse Medical School, he made his residency at the Toulouse university hospital. He made a one-year clinical fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Adult Reconstruction Surgery (1996-1997) with DRS Cofield, Morrey and O’Driscoll. He then obtained his PhD on “Biomechanical analysis of the implanted glenoid by the finite element method." (2002). He then oriented his surgical practice toward shoulders, elbow and hand surgery. He became Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2004. He was involved in the residency program at the board of the Dean of Toulouse Medical School since 2005. He is the President of the National Council of Universities for Orthopedic and Traumatology since 2022.
He has published numerous articles and chapters in the main textbooks about shoulder and elbow and hand disorders (182 articles referenced in PuMed). He founded in 2009 the French Society of Shoulder and Elbow (SOFEC), which at that time did not exist and became its first President in 2010. He is a member of SECEC since 2000 and the American Shoulder and Elbow Society since 2007. He is part of the Ex-com of the French Society of Orthopedy and Traumatology since 2022. He is involved with the JSES since 1999 as reviewer, then Assistant Editor in 2006, Deputy-International Editor in 2013 until 2021. Since 2016, he is also the Chief-Editor of the JSES International. He has organized a number of national and international courses over the last 20 years. His main interests are shoulder and elbow arthroplasties and upper limb trauma. He lives with his wife in Toulouse, in the city center. They have 4 children.
Consultant orthopedic surgeon, French board certified, Dedicated to Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder, Founder of the concept of Arab Elbow Course, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
French Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with 30+ years of European experience, specializing in upper limb surgeries. Founder of three Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Centres in France, performed over 11,000 surgeries, achieving excellent outcomes. Founder of the first private SOS Hand to Shoulder Center in Dubai in 2022. Recognized with the French Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2011. Former professional football player passionate about sports. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management, emphasizing patient-centric care. Known for expertise in various surgical procedures and sports injuries across the upper limb.
Co-chair, Arab Elbow Course, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Zayed Military Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Mediclinic Parkview, Dubai, UAE
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at MBRU, Dubai, UAE.
Dr Bernard Lallemand is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with over 25 years experience in orthopaedic surgery, of which over 19 years have been devoted to hand and upper limb surgery, nerve reconstruction and microsurgery.
After completing his residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University Hospital of Liège in Belgium in 2005, he joined the European Hand Institute in Luxembourg, where he developed an activity focused on the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow and wrist) and the hand. He was responsible for the organisation of the FESUM-accredited SOS Main Luxembourg, a service offering 24/7 support to patients suffering from hand and upper limb trauma. He was also an active faculty member at the Medical Training Centre, teaching and training many surgeons from around the world in hand and wrist surgery. In 2015, after two years as a visiting surgeon, he decided to move permanently to Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital accredited as a Federation Internationale de Football Association™ (FIFA) Medical Centre of Excellence by F-MARC® and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Injury Prevention and Athlete Health Protection, where he is helping to develop a hand unit that is the benchmark in the region for the treatment of sports injuries to the wrist and hand. He has also been appointed Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. Prior to joining Mediclinic, Dr Bernard Lallemand moved to the United Arab Emirates at the end of 2019 to join the DxBone centre of excellence.
He is also an active member of many international societies, including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand and the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society. Dr Bernard Lallemand has authored or co-authored over 50 journal articles and book chapters and has presented over 200 courses, conferences, workshops and training courses worldwide. He was also Associate Editor of Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research (OTSR), the official journal of the Société française de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique (SoFCOT), and reviewer for international journals.
Consultant Elbow Orthopedic Surgeon, Mubadala Health, United Arab Emirates
Dr Seif Sawalha is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Healthpoint Hospital in Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Health Dubai. His practice is devoted to elbow and forearm surgery. Prior to relocating to the UAE in 2022, he practiced as a consultant trauma and upper limb orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in elbow disorders in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. He was admitted to the UK specialist register in 2017 after completing a national training programme on the Liverpool rotation. He completed an elbow surgery fellowship at Wrightington Hospital with Professor Adam Watts. He is a tutor for the elbow module in the University of Edinburgh ChM degree and reviewer for Bone and Joint Journal (BJJ) elbow section.
Assistant professor - IAU, Orthopedic trauma and upper extremity surgeon - kFUH, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
MBBS.DES.DESC (Fr)
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon,
Burjeel medical city,
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Orthopaedic Surgeon,
AlRazi Hospital,
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at McGill University, Canada. Fellowship training in Upper Extremity (Shoulder/Elbow) Surgery in London, Canada.
Completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the New England Baptist Hospital affiliated with Tufts University, Boston, USA.
Currently the Program Director of Kuwait Orthopaedic Residency Program and An active board member of the Kuwait Association of Surgeons.
Division Leader for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in Langen/Frankfurt, Certified Member of the German Society for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (DVSE), President of the Syrian Society for Physicians and Pharmacists in Germany (SyGAAD), Frankfurt, Germany.
Dr. Bhuvan Machani is a British Board-Certified Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with over 25 years of combined UK (NHS) and Dubai experience in treating patients with a range of shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist Injuries. He was awarded FRCS by Royal College of Surgeons in 2006 and Masters from the University of Liverpool where he studied and trained extensively in orthopaedics. Dr Bhuvan has Fellowships in Sports and upper extremity from London (UK), Liverpool (UK), Wrightington (UK) and Manitoba (Canada).
His expertise in upper limb orthopedic surgery has quickly led to Dr Bhuvan being the choice for international patients and professional athletes, he is considered among the best shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgeons in Dubai.
» Seniors & Juniors
» Residents & Fellows
World is committed to making participation in the event a harassment free experience for everyone, regardless of level of experience, gender, gender identity and expression
Two days instructional course in Holiday Inn,
Science Park, Dubai, U.A.E
One day hands-on workshop in Neuro Spinal Hospital,
Dubai, U.A.E
