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Why a Second Opinion From a UAE Spine Surgeon Could Prevent Unnecessary Surgery
Why a Second Opinion From a UAE Spine Surgeon Could Prevent Unnecessary Surgery Will asking for a second opinion offend my surgeon? A confident, ethical surgeon will not be offended.
Why Fear-Based Spine Predictions Drive Disability in the UAE
Why Fear-Based Spine Predictions Drive Disability in the UAE How do I know if the prediction I’ve received is fear-based or evidence-based? An evidence-based prediction is specific, tied to clinical
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
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
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?
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
Why Leaning Backwards Makes Your Back Pain Worse and What It Means for Your Spine
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
Why an MRI Report Alone Is Not Enough to Decide on Spine Treatment in the UAE
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
General Anaesthesia vs Sedation, What Every Patient in Dubai Should Know Before Surgery
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
What Is Spinal Derotation and Why Is It Key to Scoliosis Surgery in the UAE
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
Can Deadlifting Cause a Slipped Disc? Dr. Sherief Elsayed Warns Athletes in Dubai
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
What Is a Pulmonary Embolism and Why Should Spine Patients in Dubai Know About It
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,