International patients and consultations in Arabic

How do I start?

Send a short email with:

• your country and age
• the main problem, for example a curve, leaning forward, leg pain or problems after surgery
• any previous spine surgery, with the year
• the language you prefer

Leave out health details beyond this short summary. Images and reports go through a secure upload, such as the University Orthopedics imaging portal.

What records will I need?

• the images themselves (DICOM files on a disc or as a download), not just photos of films or the written reports
• full-length standing X-rays, front and side, if you have them
• MRI and CT reports
• operative reports and implant records from any previous spine surgery
• bone density (DEXA) results and your medication list

Reports in English are easiest to review. If yours are in another language, ask whether a translation is needed. Had surgery before? The printable revision checklist lists everything.

Where would I be seen and treated?

Visits take place at University Orthopedics in Rhode Island. Surgery takes place at Brown University Health hospitals, including The Miriam Hospital. Traveling to Rhode Island for care →

What should I ask before I travel?

• costs and how payment works for patients without U.S. insurance
• any letter or document you need for your travel
• how long to plan to stay, and who should come with you
• which follow-up can happen after you return home

استشارات باللغة العربية

للمرضى من خارج الولايات المتحدة: يمكن إجراء الاستشارة باللغة العربية أو الإنجليزية. راسلونا أولاً على bdiebo@uoi.com، واذكروا البلد والعمر والمشكلة الرئيسية وأي عملية سابقة في العمود الفقري.

يُرجى عدم إرسال التقارير الطبية أو الصور بالبريد الإلكتروني، وستصلكم تعليمات لإرسالها بطريقة آمنة.

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