Bridging Continents: Egyptian Perspectives in Joint Surgery – The Egypt Issue and Its Guest Editors

Dear Readers, It is with great pride and excitement that we introduce to you a special issue of our journal, aptly titled "Bridging continents: Egyptian perspectives in joint surgery – The Egypt issue and its guest editors." This issue marks a significant milestone, as it is entirely dedicated to the remarkable contributions of Egyptian orthopedic surgeons in the fields of arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and joint disorders as major orthopedic education collaborative efforts are underway by Egypt with India and other countries. In this issue, we have the honor of collaborating with two guest editors who are distinguished surgeons from Egypt, whose expertise and leadership in orthopedics have been instrumental in shaping the landscape of the field in Egypt and abroad. We welcome Professor Mohammed Elashhab, the revered Dean of Benha University and Secretary of the Egyptian Orthopedic Association (EOA), whose academic and clinical leadership has significantly advanced orthopedic education and practice in Egypt and online. Alongside him, we have Professor Gamal Hosny, the esteemed Past President of the EOA, whose contributions to orthopedics have been very inspiring. Prof. Elashhab is a professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Benha University, an Ex-president of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and presently, the Dean of Benha Faculty of Medicine. He is a member of the administrative board and a member of the scientific committee of the Egyptian Orthopedic Fellowship program of EOA. He is also a member of the committee for the Egyptian Orthopedic Guidelines and has prepared guidelines for arthroplasty for Egyptian surgeons. He has created a rapidly expanding online repository of lectures from national and international experts in all subspecialties of orthopedics through EOA. Professor Gamal Ahmed Hosny is a trailblazer in the field of orthopedic surgery, earning recognition as the pioneer of bone lengthening and deformity correction through the Ilizarov technique in Egypt and the Middle East since 1984. His impact is evident through the establishment and leadership of the Bone Lengthening and Deformity Correction Center at El-Haram Hospital, where he has successfully overseen over 3500 Ilizarov cases. He has played a crucial role as Head of the Orthopedic Surgery, Department at Benha University Hospital. He has served as the President of the Egyptian Orthopedic Association, contributing to the advancement of orthopedic practices in the country. Internationally, he held the position of President of the International ASAMI and Bone Reconstruction Society, showcasing his dedication to shaping the global landscape of orthopedic care. With a career marked by innovation, leadership, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Professor Hosny continues to leave an indelible mark on the field of orthopedic surgery. This issue is more than a collection of articles; it is a testament to the rich history and ongoing advancements in joint surgery in Egypt. The authors, many of them prominent Egyptian orthopedic surgeons, present their insights, experiences, and research findings, offering our readers a window into the innovative, modern, and effective approaches being employed in one of the world's oldest civilizations. The leading article is a summary of the evolution of orthopedic practices in Egypt along thousands of years. The Egyptian articles will be spread over two issues interspersed with regular articles. Our aim with the Egypt issue is not only to highlight the significant contributions of Egyptian surgeons but also to foster a global dialogue in the orthopedic community. By sharing knowledge and experiences across borders, we believe we can collectively enhance patient care, surgical techniques, and overall outcomes in joint health. We trust that this issue will be a valuable resource for our readers from Egypt and abroad, providing fresh perspectives and inspiring new ideas. As you delve into the articles, we hope you will appreciate the depth and diversity of arthroscopic and arthroplasty surgery in Egypt and recognize the universal passion that drives all of us in this field – the commitment to improving the lives of those we serve. Thank you for joining us on this journey.