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How a Spine Doctor in Dubai Tells the Difference Between Sciatica and Hip Arthritis
How a Spine Doctor in Dubai Tells the Difference Between Sciatica and Hip Arthritis Can I have both sciatica and hip arthritis at the same time? Yes, and this is
From Diagnosis to Operating Table: How Discectomy Surgery Works in the UAE
From Diagnosis to Operating Table: How Discectomy Surgery Works in the UAE How long does a discectomy operation take? A standard lumbar microdiscectomy typically takes 45 minutes to 90 minutes
What Do Degenerative Disc Changes and Canal Stenosis on an MRI Actually Mean?
What Do Degenerative Disc Changes and Canal Stenosis on an MRI Actually Mean? Should I be worried if my MRI report shows multiple findings? Not necessarily. Multiple findings on a
Why You Must Fast Before Surgery: A UAE Spine Surgeon Explains the Real Risk
Why You Must Fast Before Surgery: A UAE Spine Surgeon Explains the Real Risk Can I brush my teeth and swallow toothpaste before surgery? Brushing teeth is permitted. Swallowing toothpaste
Dr. Sherief Elsayed on Why AI Is a Useful Guide but Not a Replacement for Your Doctor
Dr. Sherief Elsayed on Why AI Is a Useful Guide but Not a Replacement for Your Doctor Can AI diagnose my back pain without me seeing a doctor? AI tools
Radiofrequency Denervation (RFA) for Facet Joint Pain in Dubai
How Dr. Sherief Elsayed Uses Nerve Blocking to Treat Facet Joint Pain in Dubai What is the difference between a diagnostic facet injection and a denervation? A diagnostic injection uses
How Disc Height Is Restored to Relieve Nerve Compression, Explained by a UAE Spine Surgeon
How Disc Height Is Restored to Relieve Nerve Compression, Explained by a UAE Spine Surgeon Can disc height be restored without surgery? Not structurally, but symptoms caused by disc height
How to Lift Without Hurting Your Back – Dr Sherief Elsayed UAE
How to Lift Without Hurting Your Back – Dr Sherief Elsayed UAE Is it better to squat or bend when lifting from the floor? Squatting (bending your knees and hips
Dr Sherief Elsayed on Testing Yourself for Slipped Disc at Home
Dr Sherief Elsayed on Testing Yourself for Slipped Disc at Home How accurate is the straight leg raise test at home? The straight leg raise test has reasonable sensitivity for
Dr Sherief Elsayed on Preventing Disc Herniation Coming Back
Dr Sherief Elsayed on Preventing Disc Herniation Coming Back Can a herniated disc come back after surgery? Yes, recurrent disc herniation occurs in approximately 15% of patients within the first
Why Does Back Pain Shoot Down My Leg – Spine Surgeon in UAE
Why Does Back Pain Shoot Down My Leg – Spine Surgeon in UAE Does sciatica always mean I have a slipped disc? No, although disc herniation is the most common
How Long Does Sciatica Take to Heal? Recovery Timeline and Treatment Options Explained
How Long Does Sciatica Take to Heal? Recovery Timeline and Treatment Options Explained Can sciatica heal on its own without treatment? Yes, many cases of sciatica improve naturally over six