EXPERT
Dr. Sean A Jebraili, MD
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Sean Jebraili practices Neurological Surgery in Fairfax and Loudoun county, VA. He brings over 24 years of Neurosurgical experience. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Jebraili prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the Spine including disc herniations, spinal fusions and Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
30 years
Experience
Dr. Sean A. Jebraili, MD
- Loudoun and Fairfax, Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University/MCV
- Accepting new patients
Maintaining a Healthy Back
Having had the privilege of operating on thousands of patients over the last two decades as a Neurosurgeon, one thing that I have witnessed over the years is how the lack of exercise...
Sharp, shooting pain in my right leg
This is consistent with spine related sciatic type pain, however pain from other areas of the body may mimic sciatica as well. It would be prudent to discuss your pain with a Neurosurgeon/Spine READ MORE
This is consistent with spine related sciatic type pain, however pain from other areas of the body may mimic sciatica as well. It would be prudent to discuss your pain with a Neurosurgeon/Spine surgeon to "rule in or out" the source of your pain.
Explain spinal fusion?
Spine fusion typically involves "fusing" two or more vertebra in the spine (neck or back) together using bone graft and spinal instrumentation (rods and screws etc). Often times, READ MORE
Spine fusion typically involves "fusing" two or more vertebra in the spine (neck or back) together using bone graft and spinal instrumentation (rods and screws etc). Often times, patients who improve clinically "gain" range of motion as they rehabilitate and regain their ability to perform tasks that they were unable to perform before their fusion, however depending on the range and extent of a fusion, some loss of motion in the operated spine may be an outcome of such surgery.
Recovery from craniotomy?
Your neurosurgeon would best answer that question for you depending on the extent of your head injury.
Can kids suffer from vertigo?
Children can also experience vertigo. A workup by your child's physician would be prudent.
Is surgery necessary for herniated disk?
Not all herniated discs require spinal surgery. The decision to undergo surgery is based on your clinical and radiographic examination. Your spine surgeon would be the best person READ MORE
Not all herniated discs require spinal surgery. The decision to undergo surgery is based on your clinical and radiographic examination. Your spine surgeon would be the best person to make that recommendation after having the opportunity to examine you and evaluate the radiological studies.
Awake during brain surgery?
Not all brain surgery is performed with the patient being awake. Infact, most require the patient to undergo general anesthesia. There are some operations where "awake surgery" READ MORE
Not all brain surgery is performed with the patient being awake. Infact, most require the patient to undergo general anesthesia. There are some operations where "awake surgery" is helpful - i.e. some seizure and tumor surgeries which guide in minimizing postoperative defects.
