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Rafid Al-Mahfoudh

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Rafid Al-Mahfoudh practices Neurological Surgery in Brighton, UK. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Al-Mahfoudh prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Rafid Al-Mahfoudh
  • Brighton, UK
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Sharp, shooting pain in my right leg

Hi Yes, indeed this maybe the case. Sciatica or root irritation pain will follow the dermatomal distribution of the nerve root involved so the exact area involved helps the diagnosis. An READ MORE
Hi

Yes, indeed this maybe the case.
Sciatica or root irritation pain will follow the dermatomal distribution of the nerve root involved so the exact area involved helps the diagnosis.
An MRI lumbar spine and clinical evaluation will be needed prior to considering management options.

Best Wishes

Mr Rafid Al-Mahfoudh
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Complex Spine Surgeon
Brighton and London
MBChB, FEBNS, FRCS (SN)