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New Surgical Implant for Patients to Preserve Motion in Low Back Surgery: Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement

Lumbar disc replacement is a new surgical option to preserve mobility in the lower back.  It might be a slight overstatement to say that ‘everyone’ suffers from back pain at some point in their lives, but it sure seems that way, right? Well, the stats show that 80% of Americans will have at least one…

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Dr. Haines Performs Lumbar Spinal Fusion With Augmented Reality

BREAKING NEWS – November 19, 2020, Reston, Virginia – Dr. Colin Haines utilizes augmented reality (AR) for lumbar fusion surgery, ensuring faster recovery and less pain for patients. In this newsmaking lumbar spinal fusion surgery, Dr. Haines used augmented reality to place the spinal instrumentation. One of the many benefits of utilizing augmented reality in…

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4 Tips to Avoid Back Pain On Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is looking a little different in 2020, but our usual traditions still stand; we’ll be cooking, watching football, online shopping, and most definitely eating. Be sure to arm yourself with these 4 tips to avoid back pain this Thanksgiving.  Cooking – Take Breaks When you’re busy running around the kitchen and standing for extended…

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The Recipe for Avoiding Back Pain in the Kitchen This Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving only a few days away, many people will be spending more time in the kitchen baking and cooking for their family. While it’s a wonderful time to be sharing meals and treats with those you love, they wouldn’t want you to jeopardize your health and well-being just for a tasty dish. These 7…

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Keep Your Back Health in Check During Leaf Raking

November has flown by, leaving many of us with unattended piles of leaves in our yard, among many other pre-winter chores. Before you head off for the weekend and rake all those leaves piling up in your yard – consider this your friendly reminder not to forget about back health! Raking can be deceptively hard…

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VSI Makes World News With Augmented Reality Surgeries

BREAKING NEWS – VSI’s spine surgeons are among the first in the world to utilize augmented reality for spine surgeries. Dr. Christopher Good became the first surgeon in the Virginia-DC area, and among the first in the world to use augmented reality in a lumbar fusion surgery on October 9, 2020. On November 4, 2020, Dr….

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Dr. Jazini Makes World News With First Augmented Reality Hybrid Spine Surgery

BREAKING NEWS — Dr. Jazini performed the world’s first hybrid spine surgery using augmented reality — a combined lumbar disc replacement and spinal fusion. The use of augmented reality in this hybrid surgery, and other spine surgeries, makes the procedure even less invasive, meaning a shorter recovery time and less pain in the healing process….

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Dr. Jazini Performs World’s First Laminectomy With Augmented Reality

BREAKING NEWS–On November 4, 2020, Dr. Jazini performed the world’s first laminectomy utilizing augmented reality technology. This is an incredible sign for the future of minimally invasive spine surgeries and shows the fast-growing need for augmented reality. This surgical procedure, also known as decompression, creates space and enlarges the spinal canal to relieve pressure on…

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4 Essential Tips for De-Stressing Your Life

2020 has been full of curveballs in terms of public health and political stress. On International Stress Awareness Day, I wanted to highlight the importance of taking care of your health during stressful times in your life. 4 Essential Tips for De-Stressing Your Life: Eat the Rainbow Having a balanced diet that is catered to…