13th Middle East Pediatric Orthopedic Conference & 5th Khareef Dhofar Military Orthopedic Conference

The 13th Middle East Pediatric Orthopedic Conference and the 5th Khareef Dhofar Military Orthopedic Conference, MEPOS 2026, will be held from 9-11 September 2026 in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.

This is a unique joint program that will gather specialists in pediatric and military orthopedics to bolster clinical practice through collaboration, education, & research. Furthermore, the MEPOS 2026 facilitates a robust platform for orthopedic surgeons, joined health professionals, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to involve in scientific exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue.

Details About Conference

• Dates: 9-11 September 2026
• Location: Salalah, Sultanate of Oman
• Who Should Register:
  • Pediatric orthopedic surgeons
  • Orthopedic trauma specialists
  • Military orthopedic specialists
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Researchers and academic contributors
  • Residents, fellows, and trainees
• Focused Topics
  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, DDH
  • Pediatric Hip Preservation & Reconstruction
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma & Polytrauma
  • Pelvic & Femoral Osteotomy Techniques
  • Pediatric Spine Deformities, Early Onset and Neuromuscular Scoliosis
  • Limb Deformity Correction & Guided Growth
  • Gait Analysis
  • Military & High-Energy Trauma Management

Abstract Submission Topics

• Hip disorders in children and adolescents
• Hip disorders in adults
• Trauma in children
• Trauma in adults
• Deformity
• Spine in children
• Spine in adults

Neurological conditions

According to Towards Healthcare, the Middle East foot and ankle devices market is projected to experience significant growth, with estimates suggesting the market size will increase from USD 293.22 million in 2026 to approximately USD 595.99 million by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% from 2026 to 2035. A key catalyst is increasing instances of diabetic foot ulcers, peripheral neuropathy, & Charcot foot, which need specialized offloading devices, wound care systems, & complex reconstruction hardware. Moreover, the market is promoting the latest advanced materials and designs, like patient-matched 3D-printed implants, biomaterials, & microprocessor-equipped prostheses, which are boosting patient outcomes and accelerating demand.

Novel Techniques & Smart Devices Forecast the Opportunities

According to Towards Healthcare, the Middle East foot and ankle devices market is expanding, as many surgeons of the UAE & Saudi Arabia are moving toward MIS techniques, like percutaneous plating, cannulated screws, to lower recovery times & postoperative pain. In addition, the market has been stepping into the advances in patient-matched 3D-printed implants and wearable technologies, which allow custom anatomical fits and real-time rehabilitation monitoring.