Pediatric Orthopedician ·
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Dr. Arkan Harb Alhuneiti is a distinguished pediatric orthopaedic and pediatric spine surgeon with a lot of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all orthopaedic cases. He is a licensed consultant in 3 countries. He concluded his GICD fellowship on spine in Paris, France and completed his fellowship in pediatric spine surgery in Calgary, Alberta Canada and pediatric orthopaedic. Furthermore, he has finished a spine research fellowship at the University of Iowa in the United States.
Initially, Dr. Alhuneiti worked as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Throughout his career, he has performed over 1000 surgeries.
Dr. Alhuneiti is an experienced doctor and can perform intricate surgeries with ease. His main areas of expertise include Pediatric spine deformity Scoliosis, Developmental dysplasia of the hip, Complex corrective osteotomy for pediatric deformity, Pediatric trauma, Cerebral palsy management, Club foot, Pediatric fractures.
There are several conditions treated by Dr. Arkan Harb Alhuneiti such as
A pediatric orthopedic surgeon diagnoses, manages and treats musculoskeletal issues in children through various procedures.. Bone fractures, abnormalities in limb, spine and gait, joint or bone infections in children are all good enough reasons for you to refer your doctor. The right treatment framework can be designed by not just speaking with the guardians but also understanding the child's needs post communication with them.
The symptoms and signs which necessitate treatment by Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon are:
Pain, bruising and swelling are some of the most common signs that a child is having orthopedic issues. A resolution to the health condition will become elusive if their is an inordinate delay in acting when the symptoms are first noticed. Orthopedic conditions can be definitely detected where there is lasting pain and stiffness which has developed because of long standing orthopedic issues.
Six days a week, 10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor. The painstaking and delicate nature of the operations mean that the doctor could not be too careful during the procedure and are taking good enough time..
Dr. Arkan Harb Alhuneiti performs the below mentioned popular procedures on the patient:
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons resolve the conditions in the musculoskeletal system in children via different kinds of surgeries. The long term experience, the best of education and training is involved in these procedures. It is not just the younger children like the newborns but the doctor can treat them till they are teenagers.
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If after initial examination, the Pediatrician realises that the problem your child is experiencing is related to the musculoskeletal system they can refer you to a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. It is the orthopedic conditions in children that are evaluated and then treated by the doctors from this specialty. They also help the patient through the post operative rehabilitation process which helps them adapt to the everyday life easily. In order to fine tune the treatment process, the specialists also recommend the diagnostic, screening and physical tests.
Tests recommended by Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon before and during consultation are listed here.:
The doctor is better able to manage the treatment process with the tests that are done to achieve this. As a part of the physical examination the doctors check the tenderness in an area or see whether your joints are warm, swollen or inflammed. As the muscles are soft tissues, they cannot be checked with X rays and this process is done with special tests.
When the injuries or disabling discomfort is their in your childs' musculoskeletal system then a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon is the right doctor to consult. A disabling discomfort or injuries related to the musculoskeletal system in the child should lead to a checkup by a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. The most common injuries for which people may require consultation with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon
The doctors assist you in managing conditions in your child without the need for surgeries or operations as well.
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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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