Dr. Haidar graduated from the Lebanese University Medical School, and completed his residency in Orthopedics & Traumatology at the same university, and then did his pediatric rotation in Paris. Subsequently, he completed his fellowship in Sport Medicine and lower limb Surgery at Centre Santy-FIFA Medical Center in Lyon, France. He worked as an Orthopedic & Trauma specialist at the Clinique Du Sport, in Paris, France.

Dr Haidar received his Diploma in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery from Paris XII University and another Diploma in Sports Related Injury from Grenoble University. He further strengthened his medical expertise and did a Diploma in Arthroscopic Surgery from Versailles University, SFA (Société Francophone d’Arthroscopie), he is a graduate of the FIFA Medical Diploma. His clinical interests include Hip, knee, and ankle pathology and Sports injuries in young and adult athletes.

Dr Haidar has published more the 15 peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals with a focus on sports injuries.

He is also a Fellow of the European Board of Orthopedic & Traumatology. (FEBOT)

Education

• Fellow of the European Board of Orthopedic and Traumatology (FEBOT)
• Diploma in Sports Medicine, International Olympic Committee
• FIFA Sports Medicine Diploma
• Diploma in Arthroscopic Surgery, Société Francophone d’Arthroscopie (SFA), Versailles University
• Diploma in Knee Surgery, Claude Bernard University, Lyon
• Diploma in Sports-Related Injuries, Grenoble University
• Diploma in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Paris XII University
• Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization, Lebanese University
• Clinical Research Diploma (F-MRI), Lebanese University
• Doctorate in General Medicine, Lebanese University

Licenses

• Fellow of the European Board of Orthopedic and Traumatology (FEBOT)
• DHA Registration
• Lebanese Order of Physicians (LOP)

Fellowship

• Sport Medicine and Lower Limb Surgery, Centre Santy-FIFA Medical Center in Lyon, France

Publications

•  Intrafocal Pinning for Dorsally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures – LMJ, n65 (3)
• Fares Method for Reduction Without Medication of First Episode of Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation – Int Orthop
• Endoscopic Transfer of Gluteus Maximus and Tensor Fascia Lata for Primary Hip Abductor Deficiency – Arthrosc Tech
• Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Plate Osteosynthesis for Proximal Humeral Shaft Fractures – Int Orthop
• Patellar Clunk Syndrome Following Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Replacement: Report of Two Cases – Cureus
• Preoperative Tunnel Widening in ACL Reconstruction: Analysis of 409 Consecutive Patients – Am J Sports Med
• Outside-In Drilling Technique for ACL Reconstruction – Arthrosc Tech
• Endoscopic Transfer of Gluteus Maximus for Massive Gluteus Medius Tear – Orthop Traumatol
• Ramp Lesion Subtypes in ACL Reconstructions: Prevalence, Imaging, and Findings – Am J Sports Med
• ACL Reconstruction After Failed ACL Repair – Arthrosc Tech

Workshops

• Advanced Arthroscopic Shoulder Course, Smith & Nephew, Istanbul
• Arthroscopic Shoulder Course – Wet Lab, Smith & Nephew, Istanbul
• AO Trauma – Advanced Principles of Fracture Management
• AO Trauma – Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• Arthrex Knee Course (PCL Reconstruction, Meniscal Ramp)
• Advanced Arthroscopic Knee Course- Wet Lab, Conmed, Gent.
• AO trauma – Ankle and Foot Surgery, Thailand.

Expertise & Treatments

• Orthopedic Surgery Specializations:
  • Knee surgery (including total knee replacements)
  • Hip surgery (hip preservation and arthroscopy)
  • Foot surgery (minimally invasive techniques)
• Trauma Management:
  • Comprehensive management of orthopedic trauma
  • Pediatric trauma and orthopedic malformations
• Sports Medicine:
  • Care for elite athletes
  • ACL and PCL reconstruction
  • Shoulder stabilization surgeries
• Clinical and Surgical Skills:
  • Advanced surgical techniques in hip, knee, shoulder, and foot pathologies
  • Experience with minimally invasive surgery approaches
  • Arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, and foot
  • Complex ligament repair and reconstruction (Knee ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, shoulder rotator cuff repair, Bankart and SLAP repair, hip labrum repair and osteoplasty, ankle ligament reconstruction, and endoscopic plantar fasciotomy)
  • Joint replacement surgeries (knee, hip, and shoulder joints)
  • Management of muscular and tendon injuries, including ruptured Achilles tendon