Clinical Background Facet Joint Syndrome (FJS) is a common cause of chronic axial and radicular back pain, often resulting from: Facet joint hypertrophy Capsular laxity or inflammation Foraminal...

Clinical Context Synovial cysts of the lumbar facet joints are: Degenerative in origin, arising from the facet capsule. Often associated with segmental instability or facet arthropathy. Most common...

A Story of Hope, Against All Odds Recently, I had the privilege of operating on a patient who many others had written off. An 82-year-old gentleman had been wheelchair-bound for over six years. He...

Facet joint pain is a common cause of chronic back discomfort, especially in older adults. These small joints, located at the back of the spine, help provide stability and allow smooth movement...

Spine surgery has long been associated with aging, but that’s a myth we’re here to debunk. At Dr. Rami Hamed Center (DRHC Dubai), we often meet young adults struggling with chronic back pain,...

For many busy professionals, time is the most valuable asset. When chronic back pain or spinal issues start to interfere with work, productivity, or daily function, treatment must be effective—but...

Endoscopic spine surgery has revolutionized how we treat spinal conditions. Unlike traditional open surgery, this minimally invasive procedure involves smaller incisions, faster recovery, and...

One of the most common and difficult questions patients face when dealing with back or neck pain is: “Is it too early – or too late – for spine surgery?” At Dr. Rami Hamed Center (DRHC) Dubai, we...

When it comes to relieving nerve pain caused by herniated discs, patients often face a crucial question: Which surgery is better for me – Endoscopic Discectomy or Microdiscectomy? At Dr. Rami Hamed...

Fear of surgery is completely normal. Whether it’s the thought of pain, complications, anesthesia, or even the recovery process—you are not alone. At Dr. Rami Hamed Center (DRHC Dubai), we understand...