Orthopedics in Jordan

What you need to know about Orthopedics in Jordan

A branch of medicine concerned with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal (bones, muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments) trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumours and congenital disorders. Common procedures include knee and hip replacements, sports injuries like the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ALC) Reconstruction and Tennis Elbow. Many of these surgeries can be carried out using Keyhole Surgery, therefore causing minimal scarring.

About Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a small, young country located on land of ancient biblical significance. The country is one of the most liberal in the region and also has one of the smallest economies, as it lacks the natural resources enjoyed by many of its neighbors. Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses and a capital in Amman, its largest city.

Jordan welcomes an ever-increasing number of medical tourists each year, many of which travel for Orthopedics procedures. The physicians and surgeons are generally proficient in English with some making efforts toward becoming affiliated with top US medical institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic and the famous Johns Hopkins. The country currently has 9 JCI accredited hospitals and cancer centers.