Al-salt: 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.
According to Jordan News Agency, the procedure was carried out by a multidisciplinary medical team under the directives of Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour. The surgery was directly supervised by 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 included specialists from the Ministry of Health and Al-Balqa Applied University, notably foot and ankle surgery consultant Dr. Mohammad Khreisat from the university's Faculty of Medicine, alongside orthopedic consultants Dr. Omar Al-Ababneh and Dr. Bahaa Aql.
The anesthesia team, which included Dr. Mujahid Haboush and Dr. Lamees Al-Raqad, collaborated with nursing staff, operating room personnel, radiology technicians, and anesthesia technicians. Their 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 credited the successful outcome to the leadership of 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. Abu Rumman highlighted that this 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, thereby reducing the need to refer patients to other treatment centers.