Dr. Hani Eltair

Dr. Hani Eltair is a skilled orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience and a specialisation in shoulder, knee, and hip diseases and sports-related injuries. Renowned for his precision and innovation, he holds dual doctorates from Munich, Germany, and Egypt and is a certified expert in shoulder and elbow surgery by the German Society of Shoulder and Elbow (DVSE).

As a consultant in the orthopedic department in HMS Algarhoud and Mirdif hospitals, Dr. Eltair specialises in sports orthopedics and joint replacement surgeries for the shoulder, knee, and hip. He is also nominated as the main operator in the Arthroplasty Center for Maximum Care (EPZ Max) in Germany, where he performs complex joint replacement surgeries and minimally invasive procedures with exceptional outcomes. His expertise spans advanced arthroscopic procedures, joint replacements, and cartilage restoration techniques, including Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation (MACT).

Dr. Eltair's prestigious training includes institutions such as the Technical University of Munich, the University Hospital of Würzburg in Germany, and Innsbruck Medical University in Austria. His research has earned international recognition, particularly in reverse shoulder arthroplasty, cartilage surgery, and sports injury management, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and award nominations.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Eltair is the editor of the textbook Elbow Arthroscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery, contributing to academic advancements in the field. He has also served as the team doctor for the SVW 05 Würzburg Water Polo Team, providing medical and orthopedic support to elite athletes.

Dr. Eltair's background as a former Olympian, representing Egypt in swimming at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, further enriches his understanding of sports injuries and rehabilitation. His personal experience as an athlete complements his expertise, offering a unique perspective on injury recovery.

As a member of leading orthopedic societies such as ESSKA, AGA, AE, DVSE, and DKG, Dr. Eltair is recognized for his successful surgeries, scientific contributions, and compassionate patient care.

Clinical Focus:

• Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy
• Sports injuries and orthopedic diseases
• Ligament Reconstruction and Osteotomies around the Knee
• Joint Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint, including anatomical and Reversed Shoulder prosthesis, Knee, and hip), including Revision surgeries.
• Cartilage Repair & Transplantation
• Sports Injuries Management including Ligament Reconstructions of the Knee (ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL), management of Patella instability, Meniscus surgeries, transplantation and repair, Arthroscopic Rotator cuff reconstruction, management of shoulder instability, Impingement and arthroscopic management of Acromioclavicular joint instability.

“My mission is to restore movement, relieve pain, and empower patients to regain their active lives with confidence.”

Education:

• MBBCH (Bachelor's Degree of Medicine and Surgery, Mansoura University in Egypt)
• Master's of Orthopedic Surgery, Mansoura University
• PhD in Orthopedic Surgery from the Technical University of Munich
• PhD in Orthopedic Surgery from Benha University, Egypt
• Recognition of the additional qualification in X-ray diagnostics
• Certified Sonographer (Orthopedics) by DEGUM – German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine

Professional Membership:

• ESSKA: (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy)
• AGA: Gesellschaft für Arthroskopie und Gelenk Chirurgie (German society of Arthroscopy and Joints)
• AE: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Endoprothetik (German association for arthroplasty)
• DVSE: Deutsche Vereinigung für Schulter und Ellenbogenchirurgie (German Association for the shoulder and elbow surgery)
• DKG: Deutsche Kniegesellschaft (German Knee Society