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Dr. Abdullah Al Harthy

Dr. Abdullah Al Harthy

Senior Consultant — Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery

  • MD
  • FRCS
  • MB Ch. B
  • Hand Surgery and Upper Limb Surgery
  • Closed reduction and fixation
  • Tendon repair
  • Nerve repairs
  • Fasciotomy
Experience
30+ years
Highest qualification
FRCS
Languages
Arabic, English
Nationality
Oman
Profile

About Dr. Abdullah

Dr. Abdullah is a Senior Consultant in Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery, treating general orthopaedic conditions from low back pain and arthritis of the knee and hip to foot and ankle conditions alongside orthopaedic trauma of the upper and lower limbs. He has practiced as an Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon at Khoula Hospital for 32 years and at Muscat Private Hospital for 22 years.

Dr. Abdullah sub-specializes in Hand Surgery, treating conditions ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendonitis, congenital hand deformities, and Dupuytren's disease to the most complex hand and wrist fractures, including fractures of the scaphoid. He has extensive experience managing complex hand injuries related to industrial and occupational accidents from crush finger injuries and tendon lacerations to traumatic finger or upper limb amputations and specialized experience treating shoulder and elbow conditions, including complex fractures of the elbow and upper limb.

Dr. Abdullah earned his medical degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and completed fellowship training in General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK. He pursued further sub-specialty fellowships in Orthopaedic Trauma at the University of Toledo, USA, and in Hand Surgery at the University of Oklahoma, USA.

He is President of the Oman Society for Hand Surgery and a member of the Oman Medical Association and the American Society for Hand Surgery.

A Message from Dr. Abdullah

Getting treatment at Muscat Private Hospital removes the need to travel abroad for medical care, thanks to the availability of the best trained and qualified doctors with long-term experience.

What we treat

Conditions Treated

  • General orthopaedic conditions

  • Hand and wrist pain, hand injuries, and fractures

  • Shoulder and elbow problems

  • Nerve compression

  • Trigger thumb and trigger finger (tendon inflammation)

  • Ligament injuries of the thumb or wrist

  • Tendon inflammation

  • Arthritis of the thumb, wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee, and hip

  • Fractures of the fingers, wrist, elbow, and shoulder

Care offered

Procedures & Services

  • Closed reduction and fixation of fractures

  • Tendon repair

  • Nerve repair

  • Fasciotomy

  • Surgical drainage and debridement

  • Joint replacement

  • Arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the wrist, knee, and shoulder

  • Microsurgery for nerve injuries and finger amputations

Career record

Professional Experience

  • 22+ years; since 2004

    Senior Consultant, Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery

    Muscat Private Hospital, Muscat, Oman

  • 32+ years; since 1994

    Orthopaedic & Hand Surgeon

    Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Oman

Qualifications

Education & Training

  • Fellowship, Hand Surgery

    University of Oklahoma, USA

  • Fellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma

    University of Toledo, USA

  • FRCS, General Surgery & Orthopaedic Surgery

    Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK

  • Medical Degree (MD)

    University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Abdullah treats general orthopaedic conditions such as back and knee pain and arthritis, alongside his specialty in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder problems, including nerve compression, tendon and ligament injuries, and complex hand fractures.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the nerve at the wrist, causing numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand. It is one of Dr. Abdullah's core areas of expertise in hand surgery, treated through both conservative and surgical approaches depending on severity.
Yes. He performs joint replacement of the thumb, elbow, shoulder, and knee, as well as arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the wrist, knee, and shoulder.
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