March 26 is Epilepsy Awareness Day, and about 3.5 million people in the United States suffer from epilepsy. It is often very scary to see a family member or friend lose consciousness. Scarier still is if our loved one starts shaking all over and struggling to breathe. Even when these abnormal movements improve, it may…
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….
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…
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…
Can you believe it’s almost Halloween? The past few months have flown by, and we are already heading quickly into the middle of fall. While this year’s festivities may look a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn’t mean you can’t still decorate the house with pumpkins and spiders galore. If you suffer…
VSI is proud to strengthen their reputation of medical leadership in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area as they are recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as Top Doctors 2020. Dr. Good has been recognized with Top Doctor honors by Washingtonian Magazine in consecutive years since 2016. Christopher Good, MD, FACS – Spine Surgeon, VSI Dr. Christopher…
Dr. Niteesh Bharara has been named Washingtonian’s 2020 Face of Regenerative Medicine. As a leading practitioner in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara redefines non-surgical treatment options for active individuals suffering from spine or orthopedic joint, tendon, and ligament conditions. He leads the Mid-Atlantic region in performing effective, natural regenerative therapies such as…
Courtesy of ABC7: Virginia Spine Institute spine surgeon, Dr. Christopher Good becomes the first in the Virginia and Washington, D.C. area to use augmented reality (AR) technology for surgery. On Thursday, October 8, 2020, Dr. Good used the groundbreaking technology to perform a lumbar fusion surgery. This milestone paves the way for other surgeons around…
VSI’s Dr. Christopher Good was among the first in the world to perform an Augmented Reality spine surgery on his patient, Trent. This new technology allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures which means less time recovering and less pain for the patient. Similar to a real-time GPS, this “see-through” surgery lets surgeons know exactly…
Dr. Christopher Good was among the first in the world to pioneer the use of augmented reality in spine surgery and most recently he performed the first of these surgeries in the Washington, DC – Virginia region. This new technology allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures which means less time recovering and less pain…
