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4 Carving Tips for Avoiding Eerie Back Pain

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…

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Dr. Good Earns 2020 Top Doctor Recognition

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…

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Dr. Bharara Is Named 2020 Top Doctor By Washingtonian Magazine

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…

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As Seen on ABC7: ‘Next gen stuff:’ Augmented reality headset gives Dr. Good ‘x-ray vision’

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…

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As Seen on ABC News: VSI Among 1st in World to Perform Augmented Reality Surgery

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…

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As Seen on Fox5: Dr. Good Performs First Augmented Reality Spine Surgery in Virginia-DC Region

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…

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FOX5 DC Features Dr. Good’s First Augmented Reality Spine Surgery in Virginia-DC Region

On October 8, 2020 Dr. Good used the groundbreaking technology to perform a lumbar fusion surgery on a 43-year-old male patient. The AR “Xvision”system, made by Augmedics, makes it possible for surgeons to visualize a patient’s 3D spinal anatomy during surgery – almost like they have ‘x-ray vision.’ This groundbreaking new technology is the first…

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Dr. Jazini Shares on Modern Recovery From Spine Surgery

When people have a back injury, they’re often concerned they won’t ever get better. But, modern spinal healthcare is one of the great advances over the past decade. Whether it’s through robotic surgery, stem cell therapies or minimally invasive procedures, people are getting better faster, spending less time in the hospital, and getting back to their lives more quickly….

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Dr. Jazini Performs First Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Utilizing Augmented Reality in Virginia-DC Region

BREAKING NEWS – RESTON, VA – October 14, 2020 – VSI’s Dr. Jazini makes history as the first spine surgeon to perform a minimally invasive spine surgery utilizing augmented reality (AR) in the Virginia-DC Metro area, and first in the world. The 2 centimeter incision using AR minimizes the fear of a long and painful…

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As Seen On ABC7: Dr. Haines Discusses Essential Home Workspace Tips for Parents and Children

 Adults have been complaining about endless zoom calls for months now, and with distance learning in full swing, kids are finding themselves in the same predicament. Sitting for extended periods in makeshift workspaces and staring at a screen all day has left children across the DMV feeling the emotional AND physical strains. So how…