Dr Imtiaz Hashmi is a UK-trained orthopaedic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. Throughout his career, he has cared for patients with a wide range of hip and knee conditions, from arthritis and sports injuries to complex joint damage, always with the aim of restoring movement and easing pain.
He is particularly known for his skill in total hip and knee replacements, including revision surgeries for cases that require extra precision. In addition, he treats ligament injuries with advanced arthroscopic techniques and manages joint problems in both adults and children. Many of his patients describe the confidence they feel knowing they are in the hands of a surgeon with such a long and trusted track record.
Dr Hashmi studied medicine at King Edward Medical University in Lahore and went on to earn his Fellowship from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He further honed his expertise in Nottingham, UK, before taking on senior academic and teaching roles.
At King’s College Hospital Dubai, Dr Hashmi brings together his international training and decades of practice to provide thoughtful, patient-centred care in hip and knee surgery.
Special Interest:
- Total Hip Replacement Surgery (including minimally invasive techniques)
- Total Knee Replacement Surgery (primary and complex revision cases)
- Partial Knee Replacement (unicompartmental procedures)
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair)
- Management of Hip and Knee Arthritis
- Treatment of Sports-Related Hip and Knee Injuries
- Joint Preservation and Realignment Surgery
- Paediatric Orthopaedics
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If you are experiencing constant pain, stiffness, or difficulty walking due to arthritis or joint damage, and non-surgical treatments have not provided relief, it may be time to consider hip or knee replacement surgery.
A total knee replacement involves resurfacing all three compartments of the knee joint, while a partial knee replacement focuses only on the damaged section. The right choice depends on the extent of joint damage.
Most patients are able to walk with support within a day or two after surgery. Full recovery, including return to normal daily activities, usually takes 6–12 weeks, depending on the individual and the complexity of the surgery.
Yes. Advances in surgical techniques, anaesthesia, and infection control have made hip and knee replacements highly safe and effective procedures, with excellent long-term outcomes.
Yes. While joint replacement is more common in older adults, younger patients with severe hip or knee damage can also benefit from these procedures. In such cases, joint preservation techniques are also explored where possible.
At King’s, patients benefit from UK-trained orthopaedic surgeons, advanced surgical techniques, personalised rehabilitation programmes, and access to world-class facilities – ensuring faster recovery and long-lasting results.
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