Houston Spine Dr. Martin

The spine is a complex and essential human body part that supports our posture, enables movement, and protects the delicate spinal cord. Unfortunately, many people experience conditions that affect the spine, such as injuries, degenerative diseases, and tumors. A Spine surgeon is a specialist who diagnoses and treats these conditions using various surgical and non-surgical techniques. They cater to patients from adults to children. Many orthopedic surgeons specializing in spine surgery are known as spine surgeons. Conditions Treated by Spine Surgeons A Board-Certified Spine Surgeon treats versatile spine conditions. A few necessary conditions are as under: · Herniated Discs A herniated disc occurs when the cushioning disc between two vertebrae ruptures or bulges, causing pain and other symptoms. Spine surgeons may perform a discectomy or microdiscectomy to remove the injured disc material and relieve pressure on the nerves. · Spinal Stenosis A spinal canal narrowing puts p

Dr. Martin is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon Houston he received his Undergraduate and Medical degrees from the University of Guadalajara in Mexico. He then completed a full Neurosurgery training program at the top National Health Institute in Mexico City. In pursuit of further knowledge and skills, he came to the University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where he worked and learned as a visiting Fellow and Postdoctoral Associate Fellow at “the Center of Image-Guided Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery” with the University of Pittsburgh. To get help for low back and leg pain or to learn more about the services available, call the office or book an appointment online today.