Dr Mohammad EidOrthopaedic, Foot & Ankle Surgery
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon · Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr Mohammad Eid

Specialist care for the foot and ankle in Kuwait: deformities, tendon and ligament injuries, arthritis, diabetic foot and fractures, with a preference for minimally invasive techniques wherever they are safe and effective.

Trained in Kuwait, the UK and Canada, and a trainer and examiner in the Kuwait Orthopaedic Board. Every plan starts with a careful examination and a clear explanation of your options.

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Dr Mohammad Eid
Foot & Ankle fellowship, Dalhousie University, Canada
01Foot & Ankle fellowshipDalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
2017 to 2018
02Kuwaiti Board in Orthopaedics and MRCS (England)Master's in Clinical Anatomy, Kuwait University
03Former head of Orthopaedics, Farwaniya HospitalLecturer at Kuwait University
Tutor and examiner, Kuwait Orthopaedic Board
Dr Mohammad Eid
About the doctor

Specialist expertise in foot and ankle surgery.

I am Dr Mohammad Eid, a Kuwaiti consultant orthopaedic surgeon dedicated to surgery of the foot and ankle, one of the first in Kuwait to focus on this field. I completed my orthopaedic training in Kuwait, then a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, under Professor Mark Glazebrook.

I led the Orthopaedic Department at Farwaniya Hospital, helping build a modern, specialised service, and I now work as a consultant in several hospitals. I also teach medical students at Kuwait University and train and examine doctors in the Kuwait Orthopaedic Board and the foot and ankle subspecialty programmes.

My research includes one of the first descriptions of the complex foot and ankle deformities of Morquio syndrome in children, together with a surgical technique to reconstruct them, and a percutaneous technique for ankle ligament reconstruction. I received a certificate of appreciation from the Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, for my efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qualifications

  • BSc Medical Sciences, 2005, and MB ChB, 2008, Kuwait University
  • MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2015
  • Kuwaiti Board in Orthopaedic Surgery, final part, 2016
  • MSc in Clinical Anatomy, Kuwait University, 2015
  • Foot and Ankle fellowship, Dalhousie University, Canada, 2017 to 2018
  • AO Foot and Ankle master course, Dubai, 2018, and AO faculty education, 2019
Medical services

Comprehensive surgical care for the foot and ankle.

Consultation, imaging review and surgical treatment for the whole foot and ankle, for adults and children.

Forefoot & toes

Bunions, stiff big toe and deformed lesser toes, corrected to restore a comfortable, well-aligned foot.

Big toe

  • Hallux valgus (bunion) correction with distal osteotomy or proximal open-wedge osteotomy, chosen according to the severity of the deformity
  • Hallux rigidus (stiff, arthritic big toe): fusion or joint replacement of the first MTP joint

Lesser toes

  • Reconstruction of lesser toe deformities such as hammer toes and claw toes

Metatarsal pain

  • Assessment of pain under the ball of the foot and of deformities that overload the metatarsal heads

Flatfoot, cavovarus & hindfoot

Reconstruction of flat or high-arched feet in adults and children, with joint-preserving methods first.

Flatfoot and high-arched foot

  • Flatfoot and cavovarus reconstruction in adults and children
  • Extra-articular correction: calcaneal osteotomy and tendon transfer
  • Intra-articular correction: talonavicular and subtalar fusion when the joints are damaged

Complex deformity in children

  • Surgical reconstruction of complex foot and ankle deformities in rare conditions such as Morquio syndrome, including a technique described by the doctor and published in the medical literature

Ankle

Instability, impingement, arthritis and deformity of the ankle, from keyhole surgery to joint replacement.

Ligaments and instability

  • Broström repair for a torn ATFL ligament
  • Anatomic ligament reconstruction when the ligament is weak or a repair is not enough
  • Percutaneous ankle ligament reconstruction (Perc-Anti Roll), published in 2018

Arthroscopy (keyhole)

  • Ankle arthroscopy: microfracture for cartilage damage, anterior impingement and posterior impingement including os trigonum

Arthritis and deformity

  • Supramalleolar osteotomy for angular deformity of the lower tibia
  • Ankle fusion through a lateral or an anterior approach
  • Total ankle replacement (Prophecy)

Achilles, diabetic foot & nerves

Heel and tendon problems, the Charcot foot of diabetes, and nerve compression in the foot.

Achilles tendon

  • Haglund deformity and insertional Achilles tendinopathy: reconstruction
  • Minimally invasive (percutaneous) techniques for Achilles tendon injury, the subject of the doctor's master's research

Diabetic foot

  • Charcot foot reconstruction: midfoot osteotomy and tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) fusion

Nerve compression

  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Peroneal nerve compression
  • Morton's neuroma

Foot & ankle trauma

Fractures and injuries of the foot and ankle, treated with the least invasive method that gives a reliable result.

Fractures

  • Talus fractures
  • Calcaneal (heel bone) fractures, using minimally invasive fixation
  • Subtalar fusion after a heel bone fracture that has healed painfully
  • Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal

Midfoot injuries

  • Chopart and Lisfranc injuries
Surgery is not always the first step

Many foot and ankle problems improve with footwear changes, insoles, physiotherapy, injections or bracing. Surgery is discussed when these are not enough, and its benefits, risks, recovery and alternatives are explained to you first.

Clinics

Where to find the doctor.

Farwaniya Hospital

Orthopaedic department, Kuwait

Foot and ankle consultations and surgery.

Al Salam Al Assima Hospital

Bneid Al Gar, Kuwait

Fractures, foot and ankle injuries and flatfoot in adults and children.

Booking a clinic appointment

To arrange a visit, contact the appointments desk of the hospital and tell them the reason for your visit. After examination, the imaging and treatment that suit your condition will be planned.

  • X-rays, scans and previous reports
  • Your list of medicines
  • Comfortable shoes you wear every day
News & press

In the news.

Press coverage, conferences and honours from the doctor's work at Farwaniya Hospital and beyond.

Al-Anba newspaperFirst robotic knee replacement at Farwaniya HospitalRead the story
Al-Anba newspaper150 patients examined and 14 operations with a visiting European foot and ankle surgeonRead the story
December 2015Kuwait first in the best scientific paper in foot and ankle surgery, Qatar 2015Read the story
HonourCertificate of appreciation from the Prime Minister for the COVID-19 responseRead the story

All news

Awareness & prevention

Read to understand your foot.

Plain-language articles on common foot and ankle problems, to help you know when to seek an assessment.

FootBunions (hallux valgus): when do you need surgery?Read article
AnkleRepeated ankle sprains: chronic ankle instabilityRead article
FootFlatfoot in adults and children: when does it need treatment?Read article
HeelAchilles tendon: heel pain at the back, Haglund bump and injuriesRead article
DiabetesThe diabetic foot: protecting it and the Charcot footRead article
AnkleAnkle arthritis: fusion or replacement?Read article

All articles

Research & presentations

Research in foot and ankle surgery and minimally invasive technique.

Publications and scientific presentations in foot and ankle surgery and public health.

2018

Percutaneous Ankle Reconstruction of Lateral Ligaments (Perc-Anti Roll)

Published 2018

2017

Calcaneus fracture (minimally invasive)

Lecture, Kuwait Trauma Conference, March 2017

2015

Minimal invasive (percutaneous) technique for Achilles tendon injury: a comparative study in a rabbit model

Master's thesis, Kuwait University, 2015. Best scientific paper, 2nd Qatar Foot and Ankle Conference, Doha, 2015

Frequently asked questions

Questions patients ask.

When should I see a foot and ankle surgeon?

When foot or ankle pain, a deformity or swelling lasts more than a few weeks, limits walking or sport, or does not improve with simple measures. See a doctor sooner after an injury, if you cannot put weight on the foot, or if you have diabetes and notice a sore, redness or a change in the shape of the foot.

Does every bunion need surgery?

No. Wider shoes, insoles and activity changes help many people. Surgery is considered when the bunion causes persistent pain, makes shoes difficult or keeps getting worse, and the method depends on the size of the deformity.

Do I need surgery after an ankle sprain?

Most sprains heal with rest, support and physiotherapy. Repeated giving way or ongoing pain may point to chronic instability or a cartilage injury and deserves assessment, sometimes with an MRI or ankle arthroscopy.

What does minimally invasive surgery mean?

It means treating the problem through very small cuts, which usually means less pain, less scarring and a faster return to walking. Not every problem suits it, and the doctor will explain whether it is right for you.

How should I prepare for the visit?

Bring your X-rays, scans and reports, the list of medicines you take, and the shoes you wear most often. Tell the doctor about diabetes, smoking and previous surgery.

Book an appointment

Book your visit.

To book, contact the appointments desk of the hospital where you wish to be seen, mention the doctor's name and the reason for your visit, and bring your previous reports, scans and list of medicines.

To book, contact the appointments desk of the hospital where you wish to be seen and mention the doctor's name and the reason for your visit.