Previous imaging
Bring relevant X-rays, MRI or CT images and reports if you have them, especially when they relate to the same problem or previous surgery.
ORTHOPAEDIC PATIENT GUIDE · ABU DHABI
Prepare well. Know what comes next.
A practical guide for patients seeing Prof. Dr. Sammy Hanna for hip, knee or sports-injury care. Bring the information that helps the consultation, understand how to prepare if surgery is planned, and follow a structured recovery plan afterwards.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Bring the story of the problem—not just the painful joint.
You do not need to diagnose yourself. The aim is to arrive with the details that can shorten guesswork and make the clinical discussion clearer.
Medication & health information
Keep an up-to-date medication list and note important medical conditions, allergies and previous operations.
Symptom timeline
When did it begin? What movement triggers it? Has there been swelling, locking, giving way, night pain or a change in walking?
Your goals & questions
Work, walking, sport, travel and daily-life goals help put treatment options into the context that matters to you.
IF SURGERY IS PLANNED
The operation is one day. Preparation starts before it.
Pre-operative instructions vary by procedure and by your health. Follow the specific instructions from Prof. Hanna, Healthpoint and the anaesthetic team rather than changing medication, fasting or activity on your own.
01Medical reviewComplete requested tests, anaesthetic assessment or medical optimisation.
02Medication planConfirm which medicines should continue, pause or change—and when.
03Plan the first daysArrange transport, support at home and practical help where required.
04Prepare your environmentMake commonly used items easy to reach and reduce avoidable trip hazards.
AFTER TREATMENT OR SURGERY
Progress is structured, not rushed.
Early recovery commonly focuses on safe movement, symptom control and progressively rebuilding strength and function. The pace depends on the procedure, your health, the tissues involved and the goals you are returning to.
Move safelyUse walking aids or restrictions exactly as advised.Follow wound instructionsKeep dressings and wound care aligned with the surgical team's advice.Rebuild capacityPhysiotherapy progresses movement, strength and confidence step by step.Know when to callUse the instructions provided by your treating team if symptoms or recovery do not follow the expected course.
USEFUL ROUTES
Go directly to the information you need.
Condition-specific guidance lives in the relevant Knee, Hip and Sports sections. Articles and updates live in Insights.
01KneePain, conditions, sports knee and replacement pathways.Explore Knee ↗
02HipHip arthritis, impingement, primary and revision replacement.Explore Hip ↗
03Sports InjuriesACL, ligament instability, arthroscopy and return to sport.Explore Sports Injuries ↗
04InsightsPatient education, articles, research and specialist updates.Read Insights ↗
PROF. DR. SAMMY HANNA · HEALTHPOINT ABU DHABI
Still unsure where to start?
Bring your symptoms, previous imaging and the activities that matter to you. The consultation can organise the next step and direct you to the most useful pathway.