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Why Young Athletes in Dubai Need Heart Screening Before Training
Why Young Athletes in Dubai Need Heart Screening Before Training Is pre-participation cardiac screening mandatory for young athletes in the UAE? Requirements vary by sporting organisation and school. There is no single universal mandate across the UAE, but many international schools and sporting clubs include health assessments as part of
When Is Spine Surgery Wrong
When Is Spine Surgery Wrong? Dr. Sherief Elsayed Explains My surgeon has recommended surgery but my symptoms are mild. Should I get a second opinion? Yes. For elective spinal surgery, particularly when symptoms are mild or when there is any question about the correlation between imaging findings and symptoms, a
How UAE Spine Surgeons Keep Your Spinal Cord Safe During Surgery
How UAE Spine Surgeons Keep Your Spinal Cord Safe During Surgery What happens if the spinal cord is accidentally injured during surgery? The surgical team responds immediately: blood pressure is raised, any compressive instruments are removed, and steroids may be given. The neuromonitoring team alerts the surgeon to any signal
How Long Can a Compressed Nerve Wait Before Surgery? A Dubai Spine Surgeon Answers
How Long Can a Compressed Nerve Wait Before Surgery? A Dubai Spine Surgeon Answers My sciatica has been present for three months. Is it too late for surgery to help? Three months of sciatica without neurological deficit is within the window where conservative management is still appropriate and where natural
Why Spinal Cord Injuries Cause Different Symptoms, A UAE Spine Surgeon Explains
Why Spinal Cord Injuries Cause Different Symptoms, A UAE Spine Surgeon Explains Can a spinal cord injury improve after the initial trauma? Yes. Many incomplete spinal cord injuries show neurological improvement over weeks to months, particularly when surgical decompression is performed promptly and rehabilitation is intensive. Complete injuries carry a
What Is a Recurrent Disc Prolapse and Does It Always Need a Second Operation in the UAE
What Is a Recurrent Disc Prolapse and Does It Always Need a Second Operation in the UAE How long after disc surgery can a recurrence happen? The risk of recurrence is highest in the first three to six months after surgery when the annular defect is fresh and has not