Dr Omar Alrifai
Dr Omar Alrifai
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon · Orthopedic Oncology · Arthroplasty & Limb Reconstruction

Dr Omar
Alrifai

Consultant orthopedic surgeon in Jeddah, fellowship-trained in bone and soft-tissue tumour surgery, complex joint replacement and lower limb reconstruction, with additional training in osseointegration at McGill University, Canada.

Fellowship in Arthroplasty and Lower Limb ReconstructionMcGill University
Montreal, Canada · 2024–2025

A year of fellowship training in complex hip and knee replacement and in reconstruction of the lower limb at McGill University, completed after the orthopedic oncology fellowship.

Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology and OsseointegrationMcGill University
Montreal, Canada · 2023–2024

A year of fellowship training at McGill University in the surgery of bone and soft-tissue tumours and in osseointegration, where an artificial limb is attached directly to the bone.

Fellowship in Musculoskeletal OncologyKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 2019–2021

Two and a half years of clinical fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, finishing with the fellowship final exam in January 2021.

Dr Omar Alrifai
About the doctor

Specialist care for bone tumours and complex joint problems.

Dr Omar Alrifai is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at East Jeddah General Hospital. He treats bone and soft-tissue tumours and complex hip and knee conditions, with a focus on limb-preserving surgery, joint reconstruction and clear, honest communication with patients and their families.

  • Saudi Board in Orthopedic Surgery (2017)
  • Two fellowships at McGill University, Canada: orthopedic oncology and osseointegration, then arthroplasty and lower limb reconstruction
  • Fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh
  • Consultant at East Jeddah General Hospital since 2021; Chairman of the Operating Room 2022–2023
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Medical services

Three areas of focus.

Every patient gets a careful, personal consultation and a treatment plan that fits their own case.

01

Orthopedic oncology

Diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft-tissue tumours.

  • Assessment of lumps and tumours of bone, muscle and soft tissue by examination, X-ray and MRI
  • Biopsy to identify the exact type of tumour
  • Treatment of benign tumours such as bone cysts and cartilage tumours
  • Precise surgical removal while preserving the limb and its function whenever possible
  • Management of malignant tumours (sarcoma) together with the oncology team
  • Reconstruction of bone and soft tissue after removal
  • Regular follow-up after surgery
02

Joint replacement & limb reconstruction

Complex hip and knee surgery and reconstruction of the lower limb.

  • Hip and knee replacement
  • Revision of worn or failed joint replacements
  • Replacement in cases of major bone loss, including after tumour surgery
  • Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
  • Correction of deformity and limb-length problems
  • A rehabilitation plan to get you walking and back to daily life
03

Osseointegration

A bone-anchored option for people living with limb loss.

  • Assessment of whether a bone-anchored prosthesis may suit you
  • An implant placed in the bone so the artificial limb attaches directly, without a socket
  • Can improve comfort, stability and ease of walking for some patients
  • Staged surgery with a structured rehabilitation programme
  • Long-term follow-up

Where I practice.

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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East Jeddah General Hospital

Consultant in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal oncology since 2021. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions patients ask.

Which conditions do you treat?

Bone and soft-tissue tumours, complex hip and knee problems including failed joint replacements, lower limb reconstruction, and limb loss where a bone-anchored prosthesis (osseointegration) may help.

I was told I have a bone tumour. Is it serious?

Not every bone tumour is dangerous; many are benign. A careful examination, imaging and sometimes a biopsy decide the right plan.

Will I lose my limb if I have a bone tumour?

In many cases the limb can be preserved. This depends on the type, size and location of the tumour, and is decided after a full assessment.

What is osseointegration?

A surgical technique in which a metal implant is placed in the bone so that an artificial limb connects directly to it, instead of through a socket. Not everyone is suitable, so an assessment comes first.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Bring previous X-rays, MRI scans and medical reports, and a list of the medicines you take.

Research

Published research.

Peer-reviewed contributions in orthopedic oncology and orthopedics.

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