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. Jongdae Park, Spine Surgeon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Jongdae Park

Dr. Jongdae Park is a specialist General Surgeon with skills as a Spine Surgeon and having +18 years of experience.
He is a recognised presenter at the international orthopedic trade conferences including the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, the Spine Arthroplasty Society and the Japanese Orthopedic Association, among others.
Dr. Park graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine (South Korea) and trained at the Asan Medical Centre (South Korea) in the Dept. of General Surgery and Vascular surgery.
He is an expert spine surgeon with expertise to perform MIS surgeries with endoscope and microscope, reconstructive lumbar spine surgery with minimally invasive surgical technique, degenerative spine deformity in the elderly, treating failed back surgery syndrome; anterior approach for spinal column without any vascular injury and nerve damage, especially thoracic spine and lumbar spine; sagittal balance restoration in spinal deformity cases; growing spine in teenager for the prevention of mal-alignment and osteoporotic fracture management.
Dr. Park has performed +4,000 spinal surgeries, majorly anterior spine surgeries.
He has initiated and participated in many researches at the Wooridul Spine Hospital, UAE and attended many domestic and international conferences to share his experience of surgeries and practice.
Dr. Park has over 30 articles published in internationally-recognised journals.

Special Interest

Minimally invasive surgery with endoscope and microscope, Reconstructive lumbar spine surgery with minimally invasive surgical technique, Anterior approach for spinal column without any vascular injury and nerve damage, especially thoracic spine and lumbar spine, Sagittal balance restoration in spinal deformity cases, Growing spine in teenager for the prevention of mal-alignment, Degenerative spinal deformity in elderly, Osteoporotic fracture management, Failed back surgery syndrome

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