High-grade spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward by more than 50% over the vertebra below it, most commonly at the L5–S1 level. ⚠️ Common Symptoms ✔️ Persistent low back pain that does not improve with conservative treatment ✔️ Pain radiating to the buttocks or legs (sciatica) ✔️ Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs ✔️ Difficulty walking or standing for long periods due to leg pain or heaviness (neurogenic claudication)

When ALIF surgery is not feasible due to vascular anatomical variations or patient comorbidities, restoration of segmental lordosis and achieving a solid fusion from a posterior approach remain essential. Here, we present a 35-year-old patient with chronic recurrent and recently therapy-resistant, immobilizing low back pain associated with poor global spinal alignment caused by bilateral L5 spondylolysis without listhesis and advanced disc degeneration L5/S1.

Septic spine surgery after multiple failed operations is always challenging and requires experience, careful planning, and the right strategy.

ALIF Surgery (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) 💪✨

Anterior–posterior reposition, indirect decompression, and fusion at L5/S1 using ALIF at L5/S1 with posterior percutaneous instrumentation.

There is nothing that brings me greater joy than seeing my patients smiling, happy, and living a pain-free life. Moments like these remind me why I chose this profession.

osterior-anterolateral corrective spondylodesis from T10 to L2 with indirect decompression and anterior reconstruction via left-sided mini-thoracotomy and vertebral body replacement at T12. A 33-year-old patient with unstable burst fracture T12 following trauma, without neurological deficit. Surgery under Neuromonitoring. Patient doing well and today I removed the Chest-drain. Treating spinal fractures across all regions of the spine is one of my core areas of expertise. Fr

Three years after ALIF fusion surgery, my patient is still thriving and very happy with the outcome (no pain, no painkillers, and fully active in his life). Thank you, dear Mansour, for your surprise visit yesterday.

Dr Basil Al Sharef | German Spine Surgeon Dubai | Pioneer of Complex Spine Surgery | German and Swiss Board certified

Six weeks ago, I performed one of the most complex and high-risk revision surgeries of my career. Today, Alhamdulillah, she is pain-free and smiling again. After 16 months of suffering, seeing Mrs. Reem regain her life is the greatest reward any surgeon can ask for. This is why we do what we do. We don’t just treat cases — we treat people. We treat every patient the way we would treat our own family. As Hippocrates said: “To help, or at least, to do no harm.” Grateful. H

Dr Basil Al Sharef | Pioneer of Complex Spine Surgery | German Spine Surgeon Dubai | German and Swiss Board certified

Dr Basil Al Sharef | German Spine Surgeon Dubai | Pioneer of Complex Spine Surgery German and Swiss Board Certified Four days ago, we performed a high-risk, complex revision spine surgery on a 46-year-old patient who had undergone corrective surgery 14 months earlier for post-traumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis (T10–L2) at another institution by a different surgeon. Unfortunately, the patient developed several serious complications following the initial procedure, including seve

Dr Basil Al Sharef | German Spine Surgeon Dubai | Pioneer of Complex Spine Surgery | German and Swiss Board certified

Revision spine surgery may be needed when a previous back surgery has not achieved the desired result. This type of surgery is complex and requires an experienced surgeon, careful preoperative planning, a well-equipped hospital, and a dedicated team that includes nursing staff, anesthesiologists, and physiotherapists.

6 years ago (exactly on 24th December 2019), I made the move to the UAE and started my journey working in Dubai. What began as a leap of faith turned into years of growth, learning, and unforgettable experiences. Grateful for the opportunities, the challenges, and the people who made this journey truly meaningful.

✨ ALIF Surgery: An Effective Solution for Therapy-Resistant Low Back and Lumbosciatic Pain Caused by Postnucleotomy Syndrome ✨ ✅ Faster recovery ✅ Excellent fusion rates ✅ Restores lumbar & segmental lordosis and corrects sagittal balance ✅ Less blood loss during surgery ✅ Early mobilization — perfect for fast-track recovery ✅ Maximum contact area with the vertebral endplates ✅ Minimally invasive retroperitoneal pararectal approach ALIF = precision, stability, and faster re

Dr Basil Al Sharef | German Spine Surgeon Dubai | Pioneer of Complex and Revision Spine Surgery | German and Swiss Board certified

Dr Basil Al Sharef | German Spine Surgeon Dubai | Pioneer of Complex Spine Surgery and Revision Spine Surgery | German and Swiss Board Certified

Dr Basil Al Sharef | German Spine Surgeon Dubai | Pioneer of Complex Spine Surgery | German and Swiss Board Certified

✨ Spinal Fusion Surgery can truly change your life! ✨ Mr. Collins from the USA 🇺🇸 underwent an anterolateral-posterior reconstruction (L4–S1) using the XLIF–TLIF technique, performed by me just 5 months ago. Today, he’s pain-free, off all painkillers, and enjoying life to the fullest — without pain! 🙌💪 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉- 𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏 🇩🇪 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒖𝒃𝒂𝒊. 𝑨𝒔 𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏 🇩🇪 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒐