Spine Associates

  • Date: Aug 03, 2017
  • Category: Health

The Back Pain That’s Hard to Find, Low Back Pain and the Sacroiliac Joint

One of the most common causes of lower back pain can come from a Sacroiliac Joint Disorder. Houston Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richard Francis treats this disorder with the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical procedure that typically takes about an hour and requires one overnight stay in the hospital. Continue reading →

  • Date: Feb 17, 2017
  • Category: Health

New Mazor X Robotic System to be used by Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in 2003 will be using the most up to date current robotic technology since the recent installation of the Mazor X Robotic System for spine surgery. Robotics in surgery is not just in the future anymore, it’s becoming the standard of care for providing the most accurate computerized assistance in surgery. Continue reading →

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis Receives 2016 Best of Beaumont Award

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis has been selected to receive the Beaumont Texas2016 “Best of Beaumont Award”. The “Best of Beaumont Award” is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses in the Beaumont Texas area. Continue reading →

  • Date: Nov 02, 2016
  • Category: Health

Trisha Barnes Places 2nd in 5k Marathon 8 Months After Scoliosis Surgery

Trisha Barnes, a Middle School Teacher in Vidor, Texas recently ran a 5k marathon just 8 months after spine surgery for Scoliosis performed by Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in Houston and Beaumont, Texas. Diagnosed with Scoliosis in Middle School, she is now a testimonial to the power of positive spirit, determination and will power. Continue reading →

Glowing Accolades for Houston Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richard Francis

Patient after patient find the words, “Thank You” simply nowhere near enough for them to say about Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis after life changing back surgery. Time after time patients who have gone from sheer fright and dread prior to surgery to waking up in recovery with little or no pain feel compelled to share their stories so that others will be encouraged to call on Dr. Francis. Continue reading →

  • Date: May 27, 2016
  • Category: Health

Huge Success for Patient to Patient Ambassador Program at Spine Associates!

Houston Texas: Spine Associates, founded by Dr. Richard Francis in 2003, instituted a Patient to Patient Ambassador Program that has become hugely successful for patients facing back or spine surgery. This immensely helps the person who has not had surgery to better understand what will take place, how everything works, what to expect and simply have the full support of another patient who has already gone through a very similar experience. Continue reading →

  • Date: Apr 08, 2016
  • Category: Health

Trisha Barnes Runs 5K Marathon Just 3 Months After Scoliosis Surgery!

Vidor, Texas Middle School Teacher, 30 Year old Trisha Barnes runs in the 5K Gusher Marathon just 3 months after having Scoliosis surgery! Three weeks after being cleared by Dr. Richard Francis of Spine Associates, former scoliosis surgery patient Trisha Barnes is active, back to normal, and running again. Continue reading →

  • Date: Feb 24, 2016
  • Category: Health

Scoliosis Early Detection & Diagnosis is Critical: Kay Jenkins Story

Scoliosis Case Study of Kay Jenkins, a 27 year old woman seen as a young teenage girl but not properly diagnosed and treated until finally contacting Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates. After a thorough examination, Dr. Francis found that Jenkins had a loss of the natural curve of the spine and her scoliosis had progressed to the point she had a 39 degree curve from T10 to L3. Continue reading →

  • Date: Feb 24, 2016
  • Category: Health

Scoliosis Early Detection & Diagnosis is Critical: Kay Jenkins Story

Scoliosis Case Study of Kay Jenkins, a 27 year old woman seen as a young teenage girl but not properly diagnosed and treated until finally contacting Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates. After a thorough examination, Dr. Francis found that Jenkins had a loss of the natural curve of the spine and her scoliosis had progressed to the point she had a 39 degree curve from T10 to L3. Continue reading →

  • Date: Dec 15, 2015
  • Category: Health

Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis Named Super Doctor for 2015

Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates has been named a Super Doctor for 2015. Super Doctors is a listing of outstanding physicians from more than 40 medical specialties who have attained a high degree of peer recognition or professional achievement. Super Doctors is published as a special supplement in leading newspapers and city and regional magazines. Continue reading →

  • Date: Oct 23, 2015
  • Category: Health

Firefighter Adam Luther Back on the Scene after Debilitating Back Pain

City of Victoria Texas Firefighter Adam Luther who had suffered from intense and
debilitating back pain for years finally finds the cure from Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis. In spite of many prior treatments Mr. Luther was barely able to move but after disc replacement surgery is back to work with no restrictions thanks to Dr. Francis. Continue reading →

  • Date: Jul 28, 2015
  • Category: Health

From Broke Down Cowboy to Back in the Saddle & CMSA Shootout: Frank Sears Story

Frank Sears, Cowboy, Bike Enthusiast, Outdoorsman and all around tough guy finds relief after over 25 years of chronic back pain and decades of unsuccessful help in the past. At age 64 Frank Sears is Back in the Saddle competing on his horse in CMSA, (Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association), thanks to the help of Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis. Continue reading →

  • Date: Jul 28, 2015
  • Category: Health

From Broke Down Cowboy to Back in the Saddle & CMSA Shootout: Frank Sears Story

Frank Sears, Cowboy, Bike Enthusiast, Outdoorsman and all around tough guy finds relief after over 25 years of chronic back pain and decades of unsuccessful help in the past. At age 64 Frank Sears is Back in the Saddle competing on his horse in CMSA, (Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association), thanks to the help of Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis. Continue reading →