Meet the core leadership team guiding the Arab Shoulder and Elbow Association towards new horizons in orthopedic excellence.

Dr. Saeed Al Thani- President
Dr. Saeed Al Thani is a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and joint reconstruction. He is the Chairperson of the Education Committee for AOTRAUMA MENA, a member of the Sports Medicine Committee for the UAE Football Association, and served as the Past President of the Emirates Orthopedics Society (2011-2019).
After earning his MBBS from Dammam University in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Al Thani completed his orthopedic residency and advanced fellowships in Toronto, Canada. An international speaker and researcher, he has developed innovative techniques for shoulder and knee surgeries, with a focus on minimally invasive procedures and deformity correction.

Prof. Hatem G. Said- Vice President
Prof. Hatem G. Said is a leading consultant in arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder, and knee, with extensive experience in treating conditions such as FAI, labral tears, and rotator cuff injuries. Following fellowships in shoulder arthroscopy (Birmingham, UK) and hip arthroscopy (Munich, Germany), he established the shoulder service in Upper Egypt and became a pioneer in hip arthroscopy across the Middle East.

As Head of the Arthroscopy Unit at Assiut University, Prof. Hatem is a passionate educator, teaching surgeons worldwide, and a prolific researcher in arthroscopy and trauma. He is the Past Treasurer and current President-Elect of SICOT (International Orthopedic Society).

Dr. Usama H. Saleh is a board-certified orthopedic and trauma surgeon with expertise in sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, and joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, and hip. A graduate of Cairo University, he completed his PhD in knee surgery and holds the MRCS diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Dr. Saleh underwent advanced fellowship training in upper extremity and trauma surgery at the University of Toronto, Canada, and is certified by the Egyptian and Arab Boards of Orthopedic Surgery. As an International AO Trauma faculty member, he is dedicated to teaching trauma surgery to junior orthopedic surgeons across the region.

Our President, Vice President, and General Secretary bring together extensive expertise and dedication, fostering collaboration and innovation across the region and beyond. Through their vision and commitment, ASEA is poised to make a lasting impact on the field of shoulder and elbow surgery, supporting professionals and patients alike.