Medical articles from Mr Khalid Salem

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24/06/2025

Spinal Surgeon

Addressing spinal alignment in adult patients

Distinguished consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon Mr Khalid Salem, provides a detailed guide to spinal malalignment and its surgical treatment in this article. He explains symptoms, effectiveness and risks, among other important points.

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16/04/2025

Mr Khalid Salem

Spinal Surgeon

All about adult spinal deformity

Spinal deformity is a term used to described a very large spectrum of spinal abnormalities linked to a deviation from what is considered ‘normal’ in spinal alignment. Leading consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon Mr Khalid Salem takes a look at ageing spinal deformities and the treatment options available to date.

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19/04/2024

Mr Khalid Salem

Spinal Surgeon

FAQ: cervical spinal surgery

Leading consultant spinal surgeon Mr Khalid Salem provides the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about cervical spinal surgery.

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08/08/2023

Mr Khalid Salem

Spinal Surgeon

Sciatica: Quick fire questions

Sciatica is a condition which has been reported to affect around 40 per cent of the UK population sometime in their lifetime. Mr Khalid Salem, renowned consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon, is here to answer your frequently-asked-questions about the condition.

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31/05/2023

Mr Khalid Salem

Spinal Surgeon

Minimal access spinal surgery: What are the advantages?

Minimal access spinal surgery is an alternative approach to traditional open surgical procedures that is carried out to treat spinal pathologies, with the goal of stabilising bones and joints and relieving nerve pressure. Here to provide an expert insight into minimal access spinal surgery, including its advantages and its effectiveness, is Mr Khalid Salem, distinguished consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon.

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14/06/2017

Mr Khalid Salem

Spinal Surgeon

Back pain: when should you see a doctor?

A look at the causes of back pain, and when it's best to seek medical attention

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23/12/2016

Mr Khalid Salem

Spinal Surgeon

Herniated disc: what is it, and why does it cause sciatica and lower back pain?

Learn all about lumbar disc herniation and its treatment.