Spine Surgery Specialist

Houtan A. Taba, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon & Spine Surgeon located in Houston, TX & Pearland, TX

Surgery of any kind can leave you feeling anxious and full of fear, but spine surgery may take those feelings to another level. Dedicated to providing the most advanced surgical options so you get the best possible outcomes with less risk, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Houtan Taba, MD, specializes in spine surgery and modern spine care, including minimally invasive surgery options. To discuss your spine surgery with an expert in his field, contact the office in the Texas Medical Center area of Houston or Pearland, Texas, by phone or online today.

Spine Surgery Q&A

What is spine surgery?

Spine surgery refers to any surgical procedure that involves the structures in your spine. Your spine is made up of a series of small bones called vertebrae stacked one on top of another.

Each of these bones is cushioned by an intervertebral disc, which acts as a shock absorber and assists with spine mobility, and is held in proper position by strong ligaments

Your spine is designed to support and properly distribute the weight of your upper body and provide mobility so you can bend, twist, and move from side to side.

The structures that make up your spine also protect your spinal canal, which is an important part of your central nervous system. Branches of nerves exit through spaces in between your vertebral bones to relay messages between your brain and the rest of your body.

Any damage or disease that affects the many components that make up your spine may affect function and cause pain that radiates to other parts of your body.

Spine surgery addresses the damage or disease affecting the function of your spine to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

When is spine surgery recommended?

Though there have been many advances in surgical techniques, surgery is rarely the first recommended treatment for any spine condition. Dr. Taba always takes a nonoperative approach first, exhausting all options before turning to spine surgery.

Spine surgery may be recommended if:

Conservative measures failed to improve your symptoms
Your symptoms are severe and debilitating
The exact cause of your symptoms is known

Dr. Taba is a spine specialist and utilizes many techniques to perform spine surgery.

What are spine surgery techniques?

Spine surgery may be performed using traditional open techniques or minimally invasive techniques.

Traditional open spine surgery

During traditional open spine surgery, surgeons make large incisions to gain access to your spine and perform the necessary procedure.

Minimally invasive spine surgery

During minimally invasive spine surgery, surgeons use special surgical tools and smaller incisions to perform the necessary procedure.

Dr. Taba offers modern spine care and, when possible, performs your spine surgery using minimally invasive techniques, such as lateral fusions. With his minimally invasive methods, Dr. Taba is able to perform your spine surgery faster and with less risk to you.

To learn more about spine surgery options from an expert, contact the office of Houtan Taba, MD, by phone or online today.

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