Salt, July 5 (Petra) -- Al-Hussein New Salt Hospital has successfully performed the Ministry of Health's first total ankle replacement surgery, marking a milestone in the expansion of specialized orthopedic services within Jordan's public healthcare sector.
The procedure was carried out by a multidisciplinary medical team under the directives of Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour, with direct supervision from Head of Orthopedic Surgery at the Ministry of Health Dr. Iyad Bani Tarif and Director of Al-Hussein New Salt Hospital Dr. Rami Bashir Abu Rumman.
The operation followed weeks of intensive planning and preparation, during which the hospital secured the specialized equipment, medical devices and surgical supplies required to perform the procedure in accordance with international medical standards.
The surgical team brought together specialists from the Ministry of Health and Al-Balqa Applied University, including foot and ankle surgery consultant Dr. Mohammad Khreisat from the university's Faculty of Medicine, orthopedic consultants Dr. Omar Al-Ababneh and Dr. Bahaa Aql.
The anesthesia team, comprising Dr. Mujahid Haboush and Dr. Lamees Al-Raqad, worked alongside nursing staff, operating room personnel, radiology technicians and anesthesia technicians, whose coordinated efforts contributed to the success of the complex procedure.
The surgery was supervised by Head of Orthopedic Surgery at the hospital Dr. Mohammad Abdul Aziz Al-Sarhanah. Hospital officials also credited Head of the Anesthesia Department Dr. Thalji Al-Rubdi, Head of the Operating Rooms Department Mohammad Radwan and the close collaboration among the hospital's various departments for ensuring the successful outcome.
Abu Rumman said the achievement reflects the Ministry of Health's ongoing efforts to introduce advanced surgical procedures and expand specialized medical services across its hospitals, enabling patients to receive high-quality care closer to home.
He added that the ministry remains committed to equipping its hospitals with advanced medical technologies, attracting specialized expertise and providing continuous training for healthcare professionals on the latest surgical techniques, while reducing the need to refer patients to other treatment centers.
//Petra// RZ
