International Slovak and Paris Saint-Germain Defender Milan Škriniar Undergoes Successful Surgery at Aspetar

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Published January 9th, 2024 - 06:35 GMT

International Slovak and Paris Saint-Germain Defender Milan Škriniar Undergoes Successful Surgery at Aspetar
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International Slovak and Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Škriniar underwent a successful surgery today at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar. The procedure, performed by Dr. Pieter D’Hooghe, Chief Medical Officer and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Aspetar, addressed an injury sustained by Škriniar during last week's Super Cup France match.
Following his arrival in Doha yesterday, Škriniar successfully completed the surgery earlier today. He is now recovering comfortably and is expected to begin his rehabilitation process shortly.
Aspetar has a long-standing partnership with Paris Saint-Germain, serving as the official medical provider for the French capital club. Numerous PSG players have benefited from the hospital's world-class facilities and medical expertise over the years.

Background Information

Aspetar

Aspetar is a world leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a world expert team, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally.

In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence”. In 2013, Aspetar was adopted as a reference collaborator centre by the Gulf Countries Council (GCC) Health Ministers Council and “IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health” in 2014.

In 2015, Aspetar has been recognised as the “IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health”.  In 2017, Aspetar was awarded World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Friendly Hospital-Level 3 designation.

In 2018, Aspetar – Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital was officially awarded Diamond Level accreditation status by Accreditation Canada. This is the highest level of accreditation award possible under the program and awarded to highly committed and quality-oriented organizations that monitor outcomes, use evidence and best practice to improve services.  Aspetar is now the first hospital in the State of Qatar to be awarded this coveted Diamond Level Status. Aspetar is a member–organisation of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination.

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