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Dr. Paolo Cellocco Consultant Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon Specialized in Sports Injuries, Joint Replacement and Trauma. Mediclinic City Hospital - Dubai UAE

09/10/2026

Padel has become incredibly popular in Dubai, and I can understand why.

But something I often see with recreational sports is how quickly people go from playing occasionally to several times a week.

Your enthusiasm for padel can grow faster than your body adapts, increasing the risk of injury.

Padel places demands on the knees, ankles and tendon; previous injuries, existing joint problems and sudden increases in activity are all worth considering.

My advice? Build up gradually, maintain good strength and pay attention to pain that repeatedly returns during or after a match.

There’s no reason to be afraid of an active sport like padel. Just make sure your body is prepared for it.

Location courtesy of: AllSports UAE

02/10/2026

A hip replacement may look very different from the patient side of the operating theatre than it does from mine.

Inside the OR, every step is planned around restoring movement, stability and function. Positioning, alignment, implant selection and how the new joint moves all require careful decisions along the way.

In this edition of Inside the OR, I’m taking you a little closer to what happens during a hip replacement and the thinking behind the procedure.

What would you like me to take you inside the OR for next?

With a meniscus tear, location matters.Some areas have a greater chance of healing after repair. Other areas have a more...
30/09/2026

With a meniscus tear, location matters.
Some areas have a greater chance of healing after repair. Other areas have a more limited healing potential, which can influence the surgical approach and recovery.

It's one of the reasons I carefully assess each tear before discussing treatment options and what patients can expect from their recovery.

28/09/2026

When a patient comes to me for a second opinion, my job isn’t to find a different answer. It’s to look at the case with fresh eyes.

That may confirm the original recommendation, or it may open a different conversation. Either way, a decision as important as surgery should be one you feel informed and comfortable making.

There is nothing wrong with asking another surgeon to look at your case. Sometimes, I encourage my own patients to do exactly that.

20/09/2026

In surgery, the technique is never a decision I make in isolation. I’m always thinking about what will give that patient the strongest and most reliable result over time.

Sometimes that means working with what the body already has. Sometimes we need a different solution to restore the function that has been lost.
That decision is part of the judgement behind every operation.

Hi, I’m Dr Paolo Cellocco, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Dubai.For over 20 years, I’ve worked across orthopaed...
14/09/2026

Hi, I’m Dr Paolo Cellocco, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Dubai.

For over 20 years, I’ve worked across orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, treating everything from sports injuries and fractures to complex joint conditions.

Here, I share my experience from both the consultation room and the operating theatre, with practical insights to help you better understand your injuries, treatment options and recovery.

If you’re new here, welcome. And if you have an orthopaedic question, don’t hesitate to reach out.

01/09/2026

There are plenty of myths around orthopaedics, and I hear some of them more often than you might think.

So Nurse Loraine and I are putting a few of the most common ones to the test, from fractures and X-rays to when you actually need to see an orthopaedic surgeon.

Some are true. Some definitely need debunking.
What orthopaedic myth should we tackle next? Let me know in the comments. 👇

After a few weeks away from training, it can be tempting to pick up exactly where you left off.But your muscles, tendons...
16/08/2026

After a few weeks away from training, it can be tempting to pick up exactly where you left off.

But your muscles, tendons and joints need time to adapt again. A gradual return gives your body the chance to rebuild its tolerance to training and can help reduce the risk of an unnecessary setback.

Give yourself time to get back to your previous level. Your body will catch up.

12/08/2026

Who's been paying more attention during consultations... my patients or my nurse? 😄

We tested whether she could predict my answers to some of the most common orthopaedic questions.
👀 Watch the video and see if you would have answered the same way!

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