Videos of Mr Khalid Salem

All about spinal deformity correction - Online interview

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"Spiral deformity corrections are higher-risk procedures; some would quantify the risk as high as eighty percent, most of which are minor complications, however, there's about a twenty-five-to-thirty percent risk of major complications." If someone's spine curves in an abnormal manner, this is considered to be a spinal deformity. In our latest online interview, we spoke to Nottingham-based leading consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon Mr Khalid Salem, an expert in spinal deformity corrections. It is a serious surgery, so prior to undergoing it, patients often want to know as much as possible to have a full understanding. Thankfully, Mr Salem has provided a comprehensive guide, answering the most common questions. 00:00 What are the main types of spinal deformities? 01:42 How do they affect quality of life? 03:01 What are the non-operative treatments for spinal deformities? 03:53 When is surgery needed? 04:59 How is corrective surgery for spinal deformities performed? Is it a high-risk surgery? 06:14 How long does it take to fully recover from corrective spinal surgery? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Salem, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/khalid-salem ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh