Dr. Ronald BarretoKnee Specialist and Orthopedic Surgery · Dubai

How this site is written and reviewed

Editorial policy

The medical information on this site is written and reviewed by Dr. Ronald Barreto (Specialist Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery), who sees patients in Dubai. Pages cite peer reviewed literature and clinical guidelines, are reviewed at least every 12 months, carry no sponsored content and follow the medical advertising rules of the Dubai Health Authority.

Who writes the content

The medical pages are written by the practice of Dr. Ronald Barreto in Dubai, in plain language for patients. Each page states what is known, what depends on the individual case and what needs an in-person assessment.

Who reviews the content

Medical review is done by Dr. Ronald Barreto, Specialist Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery. A page without a recorded review date has not completed medical review and is not published for search engines.

How often pages are reviewed

Every medical page is reviewed at least every 12 months, and earlier when the evidence changes, when a guideline is updated or when a reader reports a problem.

Which sources are used

Claims come from peer reviewed literature and clinical practice guidelines. Numbers are published with the study or guideline they come from, including what the source measured and in which population. Sources are listed at the end of the page with a link.

Sponsored content and independence

This site carries no sponsored content, no advertising from third parties and no paid placement of any product, device or medicine. No page is written in exchange for payment from a company.

Advertising and regulatory compliance

Content follows the medical advertising standards of the Dubai Health Authority. The site publishes no patient testimonial, no rating, no before and after image, no comparison with other doctors or clinics, no price and no promise about the result or the recovery time of a treatment.

How to report an error

If you find something on this site that looks inaccurate, out of date or unclear, tell the clinic team on WhatsApp and name the page. Reports are reviewed by Dr. Ronald Barreto, and a page that needs a correction is updated and dated again.