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Why Leaning Backwards Makes Your Back Pain Worse and What It Means for Your Spine Is facet joint pain the same as arthritis? Facet joint degeneration is essentially osteoarthritis of the facet joints. Patients with confirmed facet arthropathy should be assessed by a Spinal Arthritis Specialist in Dubai (Spinal Conditions

Why an MRI Report Alone Is Not Enough to Decide on Spine Treatment in the UAE I have a disc protrusion on my MRI but no leg pain. Do I need treatment? A disc protrusion without associated symptoms typically does not require specific treatment. Many people have disc protrusions on

General Anaesthesia vs Sedation, What Every Patient in Dubai Should Know Before Surgery Will I feel anything during general anaesthesia? No. General anaesthesia eliminates consciousness, sensation, and awareness. You will have no memory of the procedure and will not experience pain or discomfort during it. The transition into and out

What Is Spinal Derotation and Why Is It Key to Scoliosis Surgery in the UAE Will I be able to bend normally after scoliosis surgery? This depends on the levels fused. Patients with thoracic-only fusions retain good lumbar mobility. Patients with long fusions extending into the lower lumbar spine will

Can Deadlifting Cause a Slipped Disc? Dr. Sherief Elsayed Warns Athletes in Dubai Can I continue deadlifting after a disc prolapse? In many cases, yes, but not immediately and not without guidance. Following appropriate rehabilitation, most patients with disc herniations can return to lifting. The timeline depends on the severity

What Is a Pulmonary Embolism and Why Should Spine Patients in Dubai Know About It How common is pulmonary embolism after spine surgery? The incidence varies depending on the procedure, the patient’s risk factors, and the prophylaxis used. With modern preventive measures including compression stockings, intermittent pneumatic compression, early mobilisation,