What does a Spine Surgeon do?

A spine surgeon deals with the diagnosis and management of spinal diseases and conditions such as scoliosis and degenerative disorders.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Spine Surgeon?

Chest X-rays, Electrocardiogram (ECG), CT, MRI, Electromyography, Myelogram etc.

What are the typical symptoms of spine problems?

The individual may experience Stiffness in the lower back area, restricting range of motion, Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness or pain, Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest, Pain that persists for a maximum of 10-14 days, and Notable loss of motor function such as the ability to tiptoe or heel walk.

How long is the recovery period for typical spine surgeries?

Recovery period is approximately 3 to 4 months.

Are there any risks associated with spine surgeries?

Risks are rare but serious which includes include heart attack, stroke, brain damage, or death.

Dr. Imtiaz Hashmi, Spine Surgeon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Imtiaz Hashmi

Dr. Imtiaz Hashmi is an eminent Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon with more than three decades of experience.
His expertise includes joint replacements of knee and hip joints, arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, surgeries for all types of spinal deformities, minimally invasive surgery of the spine, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty procedures, spinal stenosis surgeries, and primary/complex revision spine operations.
He is proficient in treating spinal tumors, spinal infections, and fractured spine.
He obtained his MBBS from King Edward Medical University, Lahore 1987, followed by a Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 1993 and a Fellowship in Spinal Surgery from Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, in 1998.
He is the founder and president of the Society of Spine Surgeons of Pakistan and the ex-vice president of the Pakistan Orthopaedic Association.

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