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Dr. Usman Zahir, MD
Orthopedist
<p><span style="color: #1b4b7a; font-family: din-next-w01-light, din-next-w02-light, din-next-w10-light, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">Dr. Zahir is a board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Zahir performs several non-fusion treatments including endoscopic spine surgery. He also performs minimally invasive spinal fusions using CT Navigation and has training with robotic spine surgery.</span></p>
18 years
Experience
Dr. Usman Zahir, MD
- LEESBURG, VA
- University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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What happens if you don't do physical therapy after spine surgery?
Physical therapy isn’t always required after spine surgery. Most patients can do certain exercises on their own. The patients who most benefit from physical therapy after spine READ MORE
Physical therapy isn’t always required after spine surgery. Most patients can do certain exercises on their own. The patients who most benefit from physical therapy after spine surgery are those patients who had weakness or some other functional limitation prior to the operation. Rehab services in this case can be helpful.
Is it worth having a spinal fusion?
Spinal fusions are typically recommended for unstable spines (spondylolisthesis). For any patient considering a spinal fusion, it’s always recommended to get a second opinion.
What could be the cause of my leg pain when walking?
There a wide variety of causes for leg pain while walking, it depends where the location is:
1.) Is the pain just around a specific area of the leg, like the knee? (That would READ MORE
There a wide variety of causes for leg pain while walking, it depends where the location is:
1.) Is the pain just around a specific area of the leg, like the knee? (That would mean more of a joint problem)
2.) Does the pain start in the lower back and then travels down the leg? (More of a nerve problem)
3.) Did you have a recent fall or injury?
With a bit more information, most causes are easier to figure out.
1.) Is the pain just around a specific area of the leg, like the knee? (That would mean more of a joint problem)
2.) Does the pain start in the lower back and then travels down the leg? (More of a nerve problem)
3.) Did you have a recent fall or injury?
With a bit more information, most causes are easier to figure out.
Does a laminectomy weaken the spine?
During a laminectomy we are increasing the space for nerves by removing a part of the spine called a lamina. During a laminectomy we take care not to damage the facet joints. READ MORE
During a laminectomy we are increasing the space for nerves by removing a part of the spine called a lamina.
During a laminectomy we take care not to damage the facet joints. The facet joints are on each side of the spine and they play a very important role in keeping our spines stable. As surgeons we also do our best to preserve muscles and ligaments that support the spine.
Today, laminectomies can be performed with less invasive methods - this helps minimize the risk of instability (slips in the spine).
When the facet joints are damaged or wear out there is a greater chance of causing the spine to weaken and become unstable overtime...this can result in back pain, leg pain, and/or weakness
During a laminectomy we take care not to damage the facet joints. The facet joints are on each side of the spine and they play a very important role in keeping our spines stable. As surgeons we also do our best to preserve muscles and ligaments that support the spine.
Today, laminectomies can be performed with less invasive methods - this helps minimize the risk of instability (slips in the spine).
When the facet joints are damaged or wear out there is a greater chance of causing the spine to weaken and become unstable overtime...this can result in back pain, leg pain, and/or weakness
