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Give Your Low Back Pain A Name: 3 Most Common Low Back Conditions Explained

Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. That’s an incredibly high number!  Back pain is also the third most common reason for visits to the doctor, yet many don’t know when to seek out the care of a spine specialist. In addition,…

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5 Tips To Prepare For Your Initial Spine Consultation

If you have made your first appointment with a spinal specialist, this is a commendable step! However often times individuals continue to press on living their lives dealing with symptoms resulting from a spine condition. In the face paced world today our natural inclination is to put the needs of our families, our careers and other…

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Dr. Jazini Named As Candidate Fellow Of Scoliosis Research Society

VSI is proud to announce that Dr. Ehsan Jazini has been accepted as a Candidate Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Jazini will serve as an active fellow for a five year candidate term. He was selected for this prestigious position based on his expertise in spinal deformity and advanced spine techniques. Through this…

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VSI Specialists Named 2019 ‘Top Doctors’ By Castle Connolly!

Congratulations to Dr. Schuler, Dr. Good, and Dr. Bharara on garnering national recognition as a 2019 Top Doctor awarded by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.! Dr. Schuler and Dr. Good were recognized as Top Doctors in their specialty of Spinal Surgery and Dr. Bharara was recognized for his expertise in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physicians are awarded…

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Dr. Bharara Makes Headlines With Ingenious Alternative To Surgery

Ingenious Approach in Orthopedics Offers Heroic New Role For Ordinary Body Fat Dr. Bharara, Washingtonian’s 2019 Face of Regenerative Medicine, recently made headlines with a new, ingenious non-operative treatment solution for orthopedic conditions. Individuals suffering from spinal conditions, joint pain, or arthritis (to name a few) now have hope for surgical alternatives in the form…

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As Seen On WDVM: New Robot Technology Changes Spine Surgery

More From Northern Virginia RESTON, Va. – In November, The FDA Approved New Technology To Help Surgeons Improve Accuracy During Spinal Surgery, And A Doctor In Reston Is The First In The World To Use The Robot-Assisted System. It’s Called Mazor X Stealth Edition And It Combines Three Systems Together To Help Improve Accuracy And Safety….

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As Seen On Fox 5 News: Most Advanced Robotic Spine Surgery

VSI spine surgeons are the first in the world to perform surgery using a robotic device known as the Mazor X™ Stealth Edition. The device is a game changer for the millions of patients suffering from back problems, including scoliosis and other spine conditions; it also means increased safety for surgeons. Additional Media Features On…

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World’s First Mazor X™ Stealth Edition Surgery Performed By Dr. Good

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FIRST PATIENT IN THE WORLD TO RECEIVE BREAKTHROUGH ROBOTIC SPINE SURGERY BY VSI Spine Surgeons Dr. Christopher Good and Dr. Colin Haines utilize most advanced robotic guidance system to perform complex scoliosis correction surgery RESTON, VIRGINIA – January 25, 2019 VSI surgeons are the first in the world to perform surgery…