Kuwait takes part in Beirut medical conference

A workshop and conference on replacement of knee joints is being held here giving an opportunity for specialists and others to learn about latest procedures, said Head of Kuwait's Al-Razi Hospital's Orthopedic Department Ali Al-Makemi on Saturday.The conference goal is to introduce to participants latest modern technology in the field of surgery, joint replacement of knee with involvement of consultants from different international countries, Al-Makemi told KUNA.Medical services in Kuwait have witnessed a quantum leap in enhancing treatment methods in artificial and changing knee joints, he added.Al-Makemi explained that the participation in the medical event has a significant role in exchanging experiences as well latest innovations in the field.For his part, Chief Consultant of Kuwait Military Hospital Dr. Wael Al-Raees told KUNA, the conference particularly, with regard of subspecialties, is an opportunity upgrade professional level of medical staff, studies, experiments and research.Al-Raees stressed on importance of medical cooperation and exchanging experiences in this sector.Dr. Al-Makemi and Al-Rees are considered among the most renowned in Kuwait, with a record of peforming complicated surgeries.The three-day conference involved Dr. Al-Makemi, Dr. Al-Raees, Dr. Ahmad Al-Badah and Fadi Abu Saqer.