Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery
Led by Dr. Muhammad Jalal Al-Sayyad, Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics, June 1999); Diploma in Sports Injury Surgery & Sports Medicine (April 2000); American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Certification (July 2000); Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Canada. Professor & Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
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About Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery
In Jeddah, the Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery is a private clinic with an academic research link to King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Its website dates its intramedullary-nail lengthening work to 2002 and states PRECICE adoption from 2008. Muhammad Jalal Al-Sayyad, Professor & Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics, 1999), American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certification (2000) and an arthroscopy and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. Methods on record are PRECICE 2, TSF and Ilizarov.
Peer-reviewed papers on motorised and magnet-driven nails, published through the university, give independent support to the clinic's work. The clinic does not publish a price. Its Google listing, in Arabic, shows 4.3 from 272 reviews, though the site itself displays no patient reviews. Staff work in Arabic and English. Only PRECICE, not Stryde, is confirmed.
Established year 2002 refers to the start of intramedullary nail lengthening operations per clinic website; the clinic itself may predate this. Google listing name is in Arabic; English translation is 'Dr. Al-Sayyad Specialist Complex'. 272 Google reviews with 4.3 rating is a credible signal. No Trustpilot presence found for this clinic. 'University of Western Ontario' fellowship stated on clinic's about page — note the institution is in London, Ontario, Canada (not University of London as misread in one fetch). Review snippets section is empty — no verbatim independent patient quotes extracted; clinic site displays no public reviews. PRECICE 2 and Stryde are distinct products; only 'PRECICE' (pre-Stryde era adoption in 2008) is confirmed — listed as PRECICE 2 based on described era; Stryde cannot be confirmed.
What the clinic states
Taken directly from the clinic’s own website. Details can change — confirm with the clinic before you travel.
- Notes
- Al-Sayyad Orthopedic Center, Jeddah (Al-Tahlia, Bin Hamran Center). Landline 920031104, mobile +966 50 649 6104. Hours Sun-Thu 14:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-16:00. Note: published email domain (alsayad.com) differs from website domain (alsayyadclinic.com). No price published.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
Muhammad Jalal Al-Sayyad leads one of the most technically advanced limb-lengthening centres in the Arab world. His centre was an early adopter of PRECICE intramedullary nail technology in 2008 — predating US clinical adoption — and he is internationally recognised as among the most experienced TSF users globally. His peer-reviewed research on motorised and magnet-driven intramedullary nails (published via KAUH) provides independent academic corroboration of his clinical volume and outcomes, a rarity for private clinics in the Gulf region. The clinic's fellowship in laparoscopic and sports medicine is confirmed as being from the University of Western Ontario, Canada (matching 'University of Western Ontario' noted on record) rather than a generically named 'University of London, Ontario.'
Methods offered
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
- TSFRead about TSF →
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
Surgeons
Dr. Muhammad Jalal Al-Sayyad, Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics, June 1999); Diploma in Sports Injury Surgery & Sports Medicine (April 2000); American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Certification (July 2000); Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Western Ontario, CanadaProfessor & Consultant Orthopedic SurgeonPerforms: PRECICE 2 · TSF · IlizarovView profile →
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International patient services
Serves patients from across the Arab world and Middle East; Arabic- and English-speaking staff; 20+ staff members on site
Accreditations
- ●16+ certified credentials (specific names not publicly listed on site)
Common questions about Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery?
Across independent platforms Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery holds Google 4.4/5 (275 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery?
Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable Saudi Arabia clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery offer?
Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery lists PRECICE 2, TSF, Ilizarov. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Muhammad Jalal Al-Sayyad (Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics, June 1999); Diploma in Sports Injury Surgery & Sports Medicine (April 2000); American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Certification (July 2000); Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery & Sports Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Canada), listed for precice 2, tsf, ilizarov. Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery offers more than one device type (PRECICE 2, TSF, Ilizarov), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case.
Does Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery treat international patients?
Serves patients from across the Arab world and Middle East; Arabic- and English-speaking staff; 20+ staff members on site. Consultation languages on record: Arabic, English.
How was Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery verified for this directory?
Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 6 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery and where are operations performed?
Al-Sayyad Center for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Hospital affiliation on record: King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah (academic affiliation for research; private clinic is independent) Established 2002.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah (academic affiliation for research; private clinic is independent)
- Established
- 2002
- Languages at consultation
- Arabic, English
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