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When Does Scoliosis Actually Need Surgery? A UAE Spine Surgeon Explains the Threshold
When Does Scoliosis Actually Need Surgery? A UAE Spine Surgeon Explains the Threshold At what curve size does scoliosis definitely need surgery? The surgical threshold is generally 45 to 50 degrees in a skeletally mature patient, or 40 to 45 degrees in a patient who is still growing and at
Not All Sciatica Comes From a Slipped Disc: A Dubai Spine Surgeon Explains Why
Not All Sciatica Comes From a Slipped Disc: A Dubai Spine Surgeon Explains Why Can spondylolisthesis be present without causing any symptoms? Yes. Many cases are discovered incidentally on imaging obtained for another reason. The presence of a slip does not inevitably lead to symptoms, and management is guided by
Why Your Legs Feel Heavy and Painful When You Walk: A Dubai Spine Surgeon Explains
Why Your Legs Feel Heavy and Painful When You Walk: A Dubai Spine Surgeon Explains Does spinal stenosis always cause bilateral leg symptoms? Not always. Central canal stenosis most commonly causes bilateral symptoms. Lateral recess stenosis, narrowing at the side of the canal where nerve roots exit, tends to cause
Can a Chiropractic Adjustment to Your Neck Cause a Stroke? Dr. Sherief Elsayed Explains
Can a Chiropractic Adjustment to Your Neck Cause a Stroke? Dr. Sherief Elsayed Explains Is all chiropractic treatment dangerous for the neck? No. Gentle cervical mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, and advice on posture and exercise are widely used by chiropractors and are considered low-risk for most patients. The specific concern
Can a DNA Test Tell You How to Exercise and Eat Better? A Dubai Surgeon Explores This
Can a DNA Test Tell You How to Exercise and Eat Better? A Dubai Surgeon Explores This Are DNA health tests available in the UAE? Yes. Several commercial DNA health testing services operate internationally and ship collection kits to the UAE. Results are delivered online within a few weeks. Some
How Dr. Sherief Elsayed Diagnoses Rare Spine Conditions in Children Quickly
How Dr. Sherief Elsayed Diagnoses Rare Spine Conditions in Children Quickly How common is Grisel syndrome? Grisel syndrome is rare, though its exact incidence is difficult to determine because mild cases may resolve spontaneously and go unreported. It is most commonly seen in children under 12, and most cases follow