Series Recap: When it comes to spinal fusions, even for the same condition and for similar patients, it is critical to note that all spinal fusions are not created equal. There are many ways to go about fusing a single level of the spine, mainly related to the direction that the surgeon uses to approach the spine and…
Series Recap I can understand how the recommendation for a spinal fusion may be one of the most frightening things a patient can hear. There is a lot of misinformation regarding spinal fusions, but it is my responsibility to help the patient understand that a spinal fusion may offer a better qualify of life, rather…
It has been established that many of the patients I see, especially for a second opinion, are successfully cared for without surgical intervention. Sometimes, however, I will recommend surgery to patients if I feel it offers the greatest chance of resuming normal activities. This does not mean the only option is a spinal fusion! In spinal care the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 2016: VSI is honored to have our nationally-recognized Spine Surgeons included in Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Doctors 2016. Congratulations to Dr. Schuler and Dr. Good on this notable accomplishment. Dr. Schuler and Dr. Good were listed in both “Spine Surgery” and “Orthopaedic Surgery”. Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes the region’s best physicians through peer nominations and a panel of head doctors…
“This is the end of my life…I will never be able to do anything again…” This reaction is an all too common and, in many cases, unnecessary first reaction many patients have when speaking to their doctor about back or neck pain. Let’s face it – we would all like to live our lives without…
At this point in your treatment journey, you’ve likely consulted with your doctor, completed preoperative requirements, and perhaps already undergone a spinal fusion surgery — now what? One aspect of surgery many doctors fail to emphasize is the postoperative recovery process. Taking care of your fusion during the recovery period is just as important as the surgery itself….
