Mission Statement

The mission of the division of orthopaedic surgery at AUBMC has been to pursue excellence in patient care, education and research. It aims to attain regional and international reputation as a leader in orthopaedics surgery.

AUBMC has one of the oldest orthopaedic programs in the Middle East that was started in 1952 with the return of AUBMC Emeritus Professor Afif Nsouli from the United States. Since then, it has continuously served the needs of the local and regional patients with musculoskeletal problems to improve their quality of life by introducing new techniques in orthopaedic surgery.

Today, the division provides state-of-the-art services in orthopaedic trauma, joint reconstruction being joint replacement or osteotomies, pediatric orthopaedics including scoliosis surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery along with limb reconstructive surgery for the correction of traumatic and congenital deformities using Ilizarov technique . In addition, it fosters a pioneering limb salvage program for musculoskeletal tumor in pediatric and adult population.

To achieve its mission, the orthopaedic division is committed to:

-    Deliver comprehensive, cost-effective unsurpassed medical care, pioneering methodologies and procedures, in addition to specialized surgical expertise to ensure the best outcome for every patient along with promoting patient education.

-    Offer inspiring educational programs to medical students and residents through teaching orthopedic knowledge, refining skills, and encouraging the utilization of the resources and decision-making methods. It aims to emphasize the importance of life-time learning in the ever developing field of orthopaedics.

-    Support and promote innovative research in the field of musculoskeletal sciences and its clinical aspects by encouraging creative thinking and intramural and extramural collaborations.

Rachid Haidar, MD
Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery