Attending Orthopedic surgeon - Advanced Spine Endoscopy and Pain Institute, Frederick, Maryland, USA
United States
Dr. Said G. Osman is an orthopedist in Frederick, Maryland, United States. He has been in practice for more than 45 years and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Frederick Health Hospital. Dr. Osman specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and has expertise in treating ailments affecting muscles, bones, and joints. Dr. Osman has been performing pioneering work in spine endoscopy and has developed multiple endoscopic techniques that are currently used worldwide.
Dr. Said Goto Osman is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He completed his medical education and training at various prestigious institutions, including Case Western Reserve University and the University Hospitals of Cleveland. Dr. Osman has a wealth of experience in the field, with over Four decades of practice and numerous accolades to his name.
Throughout his career, Dr. Osman has made significant contributions to the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Osman has also been actively involved in presenting his work at conferences and symposiums worldwide. His expertise and surgical techniques have been recognized internationally, earning him awards and honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1st World Congress of Spine Endoscopy in 2019.
Dr. Osman performed the world's first endoscopic thoracic decompression and fusion as an outpatient procedure, marking a significant medical milestone. Osman has significantly reduced complication risks in spinal surgeries with his trans-iliac approach to the lumbosacral junction. which has been gaining acceptance among more surgeons. He introduced endoscopic foraminal decompression in the same year. His methods are now practiced by doctors in countries like South Korea and China.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Osman is passionate about improving spine care services in developing countries. He is currently collaborating with the administration and spine surgeons at the ALERT Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to introduce spine endoscopy in the country. Dr. Osman's dedication to advancing the field of spine surgery and his commitment to providing quality care to patients in underserved areas make him a highly respected and influential figure in his field.
Dr. Osman has also developed multiple patents which utilize biologic devices for spinal, bone, and joint implants, which need to be developed. These devices would be ideal for the populations of the Middle East and Africa, where the majority are young people.
Advanced Spine Endoscopy and Pain Institute, Frederick Maryland
Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, Md.
Lakeland Community Hospital, Haleyville, Alabama
Russellville Hospital, Russellville, Alabama
Hellen Keller Hospital, Florence, Alabama
AAOS
2009
ABOS
2007
RCSEd
1986
RCSEd
1981
Charles Herndon Society - CWRU
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
North American Spine Society
International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS)
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS)