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Dr. Walid K. Yassir, MD is a spinal cord injury specialist in Detroit, MI specializing in spinal cord injury medicine and pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Walid K. Yassir, MD is affiliated with Detroit Medical Center (DMC) and DMC Medical Group.
3901 Beaubien Street 1st Floor
Detroit, MI 48201
45250 Cherry Hill Road
Manton, MI 48187
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.
During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.
The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.
Spinal Fusion
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.
There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.
Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.
Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:
Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.
Dr. Walid K. Yassir, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1995. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1995)
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Walid K. Yassir, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$5,076
EXPEDIUM $4,897 |
BRAINLAB $178 |
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DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. |
$843
EXPEDIUM $202 |
VIPER $141 |
LIFENET VIVIGEN $124 |
MIS $88 |
BRAINLAB $78 |
Other $211 |
Brainlab, Inc. |
$412
Kick, Airo, Curve, Buzz, Node, Exact Trac, Novalis, TramaCad, Elements $412 |
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NUVASIVE, INC. |
$162
MAGEC $74 |
$88 |
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MEDICREA USA, Corp. |
$149
UNiD $149 |
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Other |
$64
Vimizim $64 |
Travel and Lodging | $4,761 |
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Food and Beverage | $1,945 |
Dr. Walid Yassir's areas of specialization are pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and spinal cord injury medicine. His clinical interests include strains, scoliosis, and blepharoplasty. He attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Yassir is affiliated with DMC Medical Group. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Detroit, MI.