Prof. Ahmed Elsheikh
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery & Consultant Limb Reconstruction Surgeon
Prof. Ahmed Elsheikh is a globally trained, academic orthopaedic surgeon specializing in limb reconstruction, complex deformity correction, and chronic bone infections. Recognized for his pioneering work in PET-CT-guided surgical planning, he serves as an Associate Professor at Benha University, training the next generation of orthopaedic specialists while maintaining active clinical research and tertiary patient care.
Philosophy of Care
"Surgical success is built on absolute mechanical precision and biological respect. My approach centers on utilizing the latest software simulations and diagnostic mapping to deliver customized, single-stage limb-saving reconstructions, prioritizing long-term mobility and patient dignity."
Career Milestones
Prof. Ahmed's timeline across premier national and international orthopaedic centers.
Stephan Perren AO Trauma Research Traveling Fellow
AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), Davos, Switzerland
The program offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge trauma and musculoskeletal research.
Adult and pediatric orthopaedics Limb Reconstruction Fellow
The Division of External Fixation and Bone Lengthening, Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano (MILAN), Italy
Supervised by Professor Alexander Kirienko
Lecturer of Orthopaedic Surgery
Faculty of Medicine, Benha University
Conducting tertiary-referral surgeries for non-union, malunion, limb length difference, osteomyelitis, deformities, and complex trauma of the upper and lower limbs.
Senior Limb Reconstruction Clinical Fellow
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), London, UK
Advanced clinical training in adult and pediatric deformity correction and lengthening with Mr. Peter Calder and Mr. David Goodier.
Senior Limb Reconstruction Clinical Fellow
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, UK
Trauma and elective adult limb reconstruction with Mr. Selvadurai Nayagam, Mr. Badri Narayan, and Mr. Nicholaos Giotakis.
Senior Clinical Fellow & Visiting Research Scholar
University of Liverpool, UK
Shoulder and elbow senior clinical fellow and Visiting Research student, Liverpool University (Shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy) with Professor Simon P. Frostick.
Shoulder & Elbow Fellow
Orthopaedic Department University Hospital Basel – Switzerland (funded by the EFORT Foundation visiting fellowship award)
Supervised by Dr. Marc Andreas Mueller
Assistant Lecturer of Orthopaedic Surgery
Faculty of Medicine, Benha University Hospital
Advanced Orthopaedic and trauma speciality training.
Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery
Faculty of Medicine, Benha University Hospital
Basic Orthopaedic and trauma speciality training.
Internship
Faculty of Medicine, Benha University Hospital
Two months rotations in internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, anesthesia, emergency, orthopaedics, gynecology, and obstetrics.
Leadership & International Collaboration
Prof. Ahmed Elsheikh coordinates regional and global networks to advance orthopaedic training, research, and specialized clinical protocols.
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Benha University, Egypt
Prof. Ahmed Elsheikh serves as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, where he trains the next generation of orthopedic surgeons while leading tertiary-referral care for complex trauma, non-union, and limb deformity cases. His academic role combines active teaching, postgraduate supervision, and clinical leadership within one of Egypt's key university hospital orthopedic departments.
Consultant Limb Reconstruction Surgeon
As a Consultant Limb Reconstruction Surgeon, he manages the most complex referral cases in his region, including chronic non-union, malunion, limb length discrepancy, congenital and post-traumatic deformity, and bone infection. This consultant-level practice is built on fellowship training in the UK, Italy, and Switzerland, giving him a broad international perspective on limb salvage and reconstruction techniques.
Member of the Infection Committee (SICOT)
SICOT (Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie) maintains a dedicated Infections Committee that brings together international representatives to address the global burden of musculoskeletal infection, working closely with allied societies such as EBJIS. As a committee member, Prof. Elsheikh contributes to shaping international strategy, education, and best-practice guidance on orthopedic and trauma-related infections, an area that has become one of his primary clinical and research interests.
Member of the Research Committee (MEPOS)
The Middle East Pediatric Orthopaedic Society (MEPOS) coordinates a scientific and organizing committee drawing members from across the Gulf, Egypt, and the wider region to advance pediatric orthopedic care and research. Prof. Elsheikh's role on the MEPOS Research Committee reflects his commitment to regional collaboration in pediatric deformity and limb reconstruction research, connecting Egyptian clinical experience with broader Middle Eastern academic networks.
Member of SICOT Global Research Network Steering Committee
SICOT actively develops global research infrastructure through subspecialty and network committees that plan international studies and congress research programming. Serving on the steering committee of the SICOT Global Research Network positions Prof. Elsheikh among a select international group directing multi-center orthopedic research initiatives, helping set priorities for studies that span multiple countries and health systems.
Member of the Scientific Board of LRS Professional Diploma (LRS-PD Egypt)
The Professional Diploma in Limb Reconstructive Surgery and Correction of Deformity (LRS-PD) is a one-year, hands-on clinical and operative training program organized by the Pan Arab Orthopaedic Association with scientific support from SICOT, structured in four parts across accredited hospitals and reinforced by biannual intensive workshops. As a member of its Scientific Board, Prof. Elsheikh helps shape the curriculum and hands-on training standards for the next generation of Arab limb reconstruction surgeons, directly extending his RNOH, Liverpool, and Humanitas fellowship training into regional education.
Director and Convenor, EBJIC (Egyptian Bone & Joint Infection Course)
Prof. Elsheikh conceived and co-founded EBJIC, the Egyptian Bone & Joint Infection Course, first delivered over three days in Cairo (17–19 December) with international faculty spanning orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, radiology, microbiology, infectious disease, infection control, and clinical pharmacy. The inaugural course covered Fracture-Related Infection (FRI), pediatric bone and joint infection, infected Charcot ankle, and prosthetic joint infection (PJI), and drew close to a hundred participants along with international guest faculty including Prof. Javad Parvizi. As director and convenor, he built EBJIC into what he describes as 'a major leap' in structured, multidisciplinary infection education for the region — reflecting years of planning since the course was first conceived in June 2025.
Education & Degrees
MD in Orthopaedic Surgery
Benha University Faculty of Medicine
Thesis on Reverse Polarity Shoulder Arthroplasty (Trauma/Elective).
MSc in Orthopaedic Surgery
Benha University Faculty of Medicine
Graduated with Honors. Focus on proximal humerus fractures.
M.B.B.Ch. in Medicine & Surgery (Hons.)
Benha University Faculty of Medicine
Graduated Excellent with Grade of Honor.
Visiting Fellowships
Limb Reconstruction Visiting Fellow
Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy (2024)
Supervised by: Prof. Alexander Kirienko (Director of External Fixation Ilizarov Unit)
Shoulder & Elbow Visiting Fellow
University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (2015)
Supervised by: Dr. Marc Andreas Mueller (Team Leader Shoulder & Elbow)
Academic Awards
Stephan Perren AO Trauma Research Traveling Fellowship
Prestigious global travel award for trauma research.
MEPOS Travelling Fellowship Winner
Awarded by Middle East Pediatric Orthopaedic Society.
Oxford Bone Infection Conference (OBIC) Abstract Finalist
For comparative PET-CT-guided chronic osteomyelitis debridement study.
MEPOS Best Oral Abstract Award
For PET-CT pediatric and adult long bone osteomyelitis study, Riyadh.
WJ Little Medal
Seddon Society Meeting, Stanmore, UK.
Professional Affiliations
- European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS)
- World Association against Infection in Orthopaedics and Trauma (WAIOT)
- British Limb Reconstruction Society (BLRS)
- Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT)
- AO Trauma International
- Egyptian Orthopaedic Association (EOA)
Scientific Publications
Peer-reviewed research articles and clinical contributions by Prof. Ahmed Elsheikh.
2026
Is 18F-FDG PET-CT-guided geographic debridement superior to conventional debridement in appendicular chronic osteomyelitis? A retrospective comparative cohort study
Calcaneal Lengthening Osteotomy versus Calcaneal Stop Procedure in Flexible Plano-valgus Foot
2025
Optimizing Surgical Planning Using 18F-FDG PET–CT in Appendicular Chronic Osteomyelitis
Management of Neglected Femoral and Tibial Fractures with Gradual Reduction and Distraction Osteogenesis
Proximal femoral focal deficiency/congenital femoral deficiency: a proposal for a new classification
2024
2023
Analysis of specimens from highest/lowest uptake areas per F18-FDG PET-CT in chronic osteomyelitis
2022
Role of 18F-FDG PET-CT in Pre-Operative Planning of Surgical Debridement in Chronic Osteomyelitis
Patient-specific Instrumentation vs Standard Instruments in Primary Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
2021
Conservative treatment vs percutaneous pinning of nondisplaced lateral condyle humeral fractures
2020
2017
A Unique Case of Melorheostosis with Two Radiologically Distinct Lesions in the Shoulder
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