Best Cauda Equina Syndrome assessment Doctor in Fifth Circle, Amman

Choosing Cauda Equina Syndrome doctors in Fifth Circle, Amman

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Fifth Circle, Amman, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Fifth Circle, Amman

Freih Odeh Abu Hassan

Fifth Circle, Amman

Professor Freih Awda Abu Hassan is a consultant in orthopaedic, joint and spinal surgery, with the Jordanian Board obtained in 1990, British and Irish surgical fellowships and paediatric orthopaedic and spine training in Dublin in 1997. His career includes University of Jordan teaching and consultant practice and bone tumour surgery at King Hussein Cancer Center from 2004 to 2009. His scope covers spinal deformity, disc disease and stenosis, paediatric orthopaedics, limb lengthening, fractures, bone tumours, shoulder and joint conditions. Arthroscopic, replacement and corrective options are discussed at his center near Amman’s Fifth Circle.

Services published in this profile: Orthopedic surgery, Arthroscopy, Surgical Bone Fracture Treatment, Limb Lengthening, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment.

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Discussing Cauda Equina Syndrome with a relevant clinician

Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency caused by compression of the lumbar nerve roots, causing lower limb weakness, saddle anesthesia, and loss of bladder and bowel control requiring urgent surgical decompression.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Cauda Equina Syndrome health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Fifth Circle, Amman, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Herniated Disc
• Sciatica
• Chronic Neck Pain
• Persistent Spinal Pain After Surgery
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

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Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

How doctors assess Cauda Equina Syndrome in Fifth Circle, Amman

The assessment starts with a detailed history: when the back pain began, whether it spread into one or both legs, and whether any change in urination or in sensation between the thighs has appeared. The doctor then examines leg and foot strength, tests sensation around the anus and genital area, and checks whether urine is being retained.

The key investigation is an urgent MRI of the lumbar spine, performed without delay. It shows where the nerve roots are being compressed and what is causing it. If MRI is not available, a CT scan with contrast can be used instead. The doctor may also measure the urine left in the bladder after voiding and, in some cases, run bladder tests to determine whether the condition is complete or partial, since this affects urgency and outlook.

This overview is general and does not replace a direct assessment by your doctor.

When to book an assessment and when to go to emergency care

Go to the emergency department straight away, rather than waiting for a scheduled appointment, if you have any of the following:

• Numbness in the inner thighs, the genital area, or around the anus.
• Sudden inability to pass urine, or sudden loss of bladder or bowel control.
• Rapidly worsening weakness in the legs.

Call 911 if you cannot reach the hospital safely. Every hour of delay can mean additional permanent paralysis, so do not wait to see whether symptoms improve.

Back pain without these signs can be booked as a routine assessment to find out its cause.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Fifth Circle, Amman

Before the visit, write down the following to help the assessment:

• When the pain started and whether it spreads to one or both legs.
• Any numbness or weakness, and when you first noticed it.
• Any change in urination or bowel control, even if it seems minor.
• Previous spine scans or test results, if you have them.
• A list of your current medications and any known allergies.

Ask the doctor: what is most likely causing this, whether you need an MRI now, when you should return if symptoms change, and what follow-up options are available.

Listed doctors and clinics in Fifth Circle, Amman

The doctor listed on this page is Professor Freih Odeh Abu Hassan, specialising in orthopaedics. His published profile describes him as a consultant in orthopaedic, joint and spinal surgery. His published services include orthopaedic surgery, arthroscopy, surgical treatment of bone fractures, limb lengthening, and carpal tunnel syndrome treatment. His practice location is Fifth Circle, Amman.

Being listed here is not a medical recommendation and does not mean this doctor is suitable for your condition. Review the published profile and choose the doctor who fits your needs.

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