Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon & Neurosurgeon Practicing Near Pearland, TX

Has your physician in Pearland, Texas, recommended that you consult with a spine surgeon about your neck or back pain? If so, you might think surgery is your next step. But that is not necessarily the case. Like all surgeons, spine surgeons generally view surgery as a last resort.

You may be referred to Dr. R. Alexander Mohr, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and neurosurgeon who practices with Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. If you choose to consult with Dr. Mohr, you can feel confident that you will be in the very best of hands. Dr. Mohr is a highly skilled and respected surgeon who specializes in the operative treatment of complex spine conditions, such as spinal osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, bulging and herniated discs, spinal stenosis (narrowing) and spondylolisthesis. However, he emphasizes nonsurgical treatment whenever possible.

How Do You Know if You Need Spine Surgery?

If your symptoms are mild to moderate, Dr. Mohr may suggest a wait-and-watch approach, mainly because many spine issues resolve on their own with time. Over several weeks, he will carefully monitor your condition while encouraging you to stay as active as possible. This is important because physical inactivity can cause your muscles to weaken, which can increase your pain by shifting an extra weight load to your spine. Dr. Mohr many also suggest conservative treatments, such as physical therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and spinal injections, if needed to improve your comfort.

To address symptoms that persist after several weeks of conservative treatment, Dr. Mohr may suggest that you consider a surgical procedure, such as a microdiscectomy, cervical laminoplasty or spinal decompression, instrumentation and fusion. Equally well-known for his surgical expertise and patient-first manner, he will fully explain his reasoning, review your surgical treatment options and recommend the best approach for you. Spine surgery is a complex endeavor that is both a science and an art. As a master of minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Mohr continually refines his craft by learning and developing new techniques while gaining experience in traditional approaches, ensuring that his patients can benefit from the latest innovations in spine surgery.

If you would like to meet with an outstanding back and neck pain doctor, contact his office near Pearland, TX, today to request an appointment with Dr. Mohr.