Specialist care

Orthopaedic services in Addis Ababa

Focused consultation pathways for joint replacement, complex trauma, hip preservation and related orthopaedic conditions.

Total Hip Replacement

We specialize in and pioneer the minimally invasive muscle-sparing anterior total hip replacement approach technique in Ethiopia.

Total Knee Replacement

We provide total knee replacement using the world-class American brand knee replacement prosthesis for our knee replacements.

Partial Hip Replacement

We conduct Partial replacement/ hemiarthroplasty with an anterior approach technique using the American brand modular bipolar prosthesis.

Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

Early-stage avascular necrosis (stages 1 and 2) may be treated with hip-preserving surgery such as core decompression; advanced stages (3 to 5) may need anterior approach total hip replacement. Options are discussed at consultation.

Pelvic Fracture

We provide a minimally invasive technique for the fixation of pelvic fractures to minimize bleeding. This enables us to perform life-saving interventions quickly.

Acetabulum Fractures

Dr Samuel Hailu completed subspecialty fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma at the University of Toronto in 2015 and performs advanced surgical fixation of pelvic and acetabular fractures.

Femur Neck Fracture

We provide specialized treatment for fractured neck of femur, including percutaneous and minimal invasive fixations as well as muscle-preserving hip replacements.

Hip Fracture

We provide hip fracture treatment, including percutaneous and minimal invasive fixations using cephalomedullary nails, dynamic hip screws, angle blade plates as deemed appropriate.

Multiple Complex Trauma

We provide treatment for multiple fractures in one patient, like pelvis, articular, long bone, calcaneus, and other fractures using minimally invasive techniques.

Clinic: Dr Samuel Hailu at Samaritan Surgical Center, Wesen Sunshine, Lemi Kura Sub-city, Woreda 13, Addis Ababa. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 07:00–14:00, by appointment.