Dr. Said Osman, MD

Expert Publications

• Endoscopic transforaminal decompression, interbody fusion, and percutaneous pedicle screw implantation of the lumbar spine: A case series report.
• Endoscopic trans-iliac approach to L5-S1 disc and foramen - a report on clinical experience.

Media Releases

Said Osman received his medical degree with honors in 1977 at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. He then went on to complete his post-graduate fellowship at Case Western Reserve University and at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. Dr. Osman is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, of which he is also a Fellow. He also maintains a professional membership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Due to his outstanding achievements, Dr. Osman has earned many awards for his commitment to excellence in his field, including The Kambin Foundation Annual Award and Best Resident Research Paper Award by Ohio Orthopedic Society. He is a highly-qualified orthopaedic surgeon who has been practicing for 17 years and is currently serving patients at Sky Spine Endoscopy Institute in Frederick, Maryland. He is also affiliated with University Hospitals of Cleveland. Orthopaedic surgeons are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. They treat broken bones and replace painful joints. As an internationally-recognized orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Osman has extensive expertise in advanced spinal endoscopy and invasive spine surgery. He finds true purpose and fulfillment in witnessing his patients’ increased quality of life, knowing that neck and back issues can interfere with a person’s life, no matter the level of pain.

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