As the NFL Season Comes to a Close, Concussion is on Everyone’s Mind

As the NFL Season Comes to a Close, Concussion is on Everyone’s Mind

If you watched the NFL AFC Divisional game with the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Cleveland Browns, you would have seen Patrick Mahomes suffer what many believe to be a concussion.  The concussion occurred on an option run, in the 3rd quarter, after Mahomes was tackled by Cleveland Browns Linebacker Mack Wilson. The tackle itself…

Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Bharara Receives Faces of Washington Recognition
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Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Bharara Receives Faces of Washington Recognition

Virginia Spine Institute’s Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Bharara has won the 2021 Face of Regenerative Medicine Award in three consecutive years from Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Bharara is a leader in non-surgical treatment for orthopedic and sports pain/injuries. As a leading practitioner in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara redefines non-surgical treatment options…

What We’ve Learned Leading the Way in 2020 with Augmented Reality for Spinal Surgery

What We’ve Learned Leading the Way in 2020 with Augmented Reality for Spinal Surgery

The year 2020 has been a challenging year for many reasons, but one bright spot in our field of spinal health care was the introduction of augmented reality (AR) in spinal surgery. We have been an early adopter of this innovative technology at the Virginia Spine Institute and this year our surgeons pioneered its use…