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Dr. Sherief Elsayed Explains Which Post-Surgery Symptoms Need Urgent Care
Dr. Sherief Elsayed Explains Which Post-Surgery Symptoms Need Urgent Care Table of Contents When can I stop worrying about complications after spine surgery? Most complications occur within the first few weeks after surgery, but some can develop later. The critical period is typically the first 2-3 months while your bones
Do Surgeons Feel Like Imposters? Dr Sherief Elsayed UAE Discusses Self Doubt
Do Surgeons Feel Like Imposters? Dr Sherief Elsayed UAE Discusses Self Doubt Table of Contents Is imposter syndrome a sign that someone shouldn't be a surgeon? No, imposter syndrome is not evidence of actual incompetence. It’s common among high-achieving individuals precisely because they have high standards and care deeply about
Cervical Rib Causing Arm Pain: Dr Sherief Elsayed Dubai Explains Hidden Diagnosis
Cervical Rib Causing Arm Pain: Dr Sherief Elsayed Dubai Explains Hidden Diagnosis Table of Contents Can a cervical rib be felt or seen from outside the body? In most cases, no. The cervical rib lies deep beneath your muscles and skin. However, some patients notice a small firm lump in
Can Neck Chiropractic Adjustments Cause a Stroke? UAE Spine Surgeon Warns
Can Neck Chiropractic Adjustments Cause a Stroke? UAE Spine Surgeon Warns Table of Contents If the risk of stroke from neck adjustment is so low, why should I worry about it? While statistical risk is low, stroke is a potentially life-altering or fatal event. The key question is whether the
Burst Fracture Spinal Cord Injury: Dr. Sherief Elsayed Dubai Explains Jet Ski Accidents
Burst Fracture Spinal Cord Injury: Dr. Sherief Elsayed Dubai Explains Jet Ski Accidents Table of Contents Can you fully recover from a burst fracture caused by a jet ski accident? Recovery depends primarily on whether the spinal cord was injured. If there is no neurological injury, most patients recover well
Five Cancers That Spread to the Spine – Dr. Sherief Elsayed Dubai
Five Cancers That Spread to the Spine – Dr. Sherief Elsayed Dubai Table of Contents If cancer has spread to my spine, does that mean it's terminal? Spinal metastases do indicate advanced cancer, but “terminal” isn’t always the right word. Many patients with metastatic cancer, including spinal involvement, live for