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Dear Patient, This letter is to inform you that I, Dr. Roosevelt Offoha, will be leaving Houston Scoliosis and Spine Institute. My last day will be September 30, 2023. Dr. Ra’Kerry Rahman, owner, and founder, of Houston Scoliosis and Spine Institute will be able to continue your care following my departure. He will take over…
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If you’re experiencing chronic hip pain, you may be considering hip surgery. The Houston Scoliosis & Spine Institute is a specialized center for orthopedics and offers a variety of treatments for hip problems. Whether you’re an athlete or suffer from a degenerative joint disease, here are four reasons why you may need a hip replacement.
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Knee pain is a common problem that affects millions of Americans every year. If you are dealing with knee pain, it can be difficult to find relief. At the Houston Scoliosis & Spine Institute, we specialize in treating knee pain and providing you with the best care possible. Here are four reasons you may need…
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Not sure why your back is hurting? Learn more below. Learn More About Our World-Class Surgeon! Chronic back pain is classified as back pain that lasts for three or more months. It might be occasional, usually bringing short-lived relief, then frustrations. Managing back pain can be very trying, and that’s especially true if you do…
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Wondering Why Your Back Is Aching? Find the Spine Pain Solution You’ve Been Looking For! Back pain is among the common causes of people missing work and visiting a doctor. But, unfortunately, it is also among the leading causes of disability in the world. About 60-80 percent of United States adults will experience back pain…
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020 To our valued patients, colleagues and friends: With the current Corona virus quarantine, please be advised that until further notice to provide the utmost protection to our patients, Houston Scoliosis and Spine Institute is halting all elective surgeries for patients 60 years of age and over. Our office will contact all…
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In the summer of 2016, Dr. Rahman traveled to Colombia to help children with spine conditions such as scoliosis. While there, he performed surgeries and follow-up visits to help monitor recovery. Pedicle screw technology, commonly used in the US, helped treat complex spinal deformities. This trip was on behalf of Global Spine Outreach, a non-profit…
Read MoreWe are pleased to inform you that we have enhanced our Patient Education section to supply patients with additional educational material related to spine conditions and treatments. Please visit Patient Education to browse the spine, back and neck topics available.
Read MoreOn April 10-11, Dr. Rahman was pleased to attend Pediatric Spinal Deformity: On the Cutting Edge V, in Coral Gables, FL where he gained great insight on cutting-edge scoliosis treatments. To learn more about this meeting by BroadWater, please visit: http://broad-water.com/event/pediatric-spinal-deformity-cutting-edge-v/
Read MoreAt the Spine: Base to Summit Conference, Dr. Rahman learned from Wellington Hsu, MD about new information on BMP-2 use in spine surgery; including controversies and appropriate use. To read more about the conference, please click here.
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