Dr. Mahmoud Felafel is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon with over two decades of experience, specializing in limb lengthening and deformity correction. A graduate of Al-Azhar University, Egypt, Dr. Felafel has earned his undergraduate, master's, and doctorate degrees in orthopedics under the shared supervision of renowned professors Dror Paley and John Herzenberg at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA.

Dr. Felafel is an expert in the application of Ilizarov techniques, including the advanced Taylor Spatial Frame, and has received specialized training at world-renowned centers. His expertise extends to managing complex cases such as longstanding infected malunited fractures, saving severely compromised limbs from amputation, and restoring patients' mobility and quality of life.

Education & Training

• Doctorate in Orthopedics, Al-Azhar University, Egypt
• Master’s Degree in Orthopedics, Al-Azhar University, Egypt
• Advanced Training in Bone Lengthening, Lecco, Italy
• Trauma and Surgery, Ilizarov Center, Kurgan, Russia
• Club Foot Correction, Ponseti Center, Iowa, USA
• Fellowship in Bone Lengthening & Deformity Correction, Rubin Institute, Baltimore, USA

Professional Experience

• Resident Orthopedic Surgeon, Al-Zahraa University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt (1996)
  • Received foundational training in general orthopedics.
• Specialist in Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction, Damietta University Hospital, Damietta, Egypt
  • Began his specialization in advanced orthopedic techniques.

Specializations

• Ilizarov Techniques: Basic and Taylor Spatial Frame
• Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction
• Management of Infected Malunited Fractures
• Clubfoot Correction

Achievements
Dr. Felafel is recognized for his compassionate approach and innovative surgical techniques. His dedication to limb salvage has transformed the lives of countless patients by restoring their mobility, enhancing their self-esteem, and helping them reintegrate into normal life.

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