FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 2017 Congratulations to Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at Virginia Spine Institute, who was recently named a 2017 Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine. Each year Washingtonian Magazine recognizes the region’s best physicians through peer nomination and selection. This year’s list included 1,800 physicians, spanning 39 specialties. Dr. Bharara is well-known…
Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon at VSI, is proud to announce the results from the first multi-center prospective study of robotic-guided spine surgery. A group of 10 physicians from nine U.S. states have investigated the clinical outcomes of 379 patients to provide scientific evidence of the benefits of using Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance Guidance System in spine…
October is nearly halfway over and we’re getting ready for Halloween! While the idea of children in costumes and delicious seasonal food seems sweet, decorating and preparing for Halloween can actually be a nightmare. Fear not! We’ve got some tips on ways to avoid back and neck pain so you can do the Monster Mash…
Lower back pain is the second most common complaint made by patients to their primary care doctors. In fact, it’s estimated that 331 million Americans suffer from lower back pain each year, and 50% of adults will experience at least one day of back pain every year. There are many reasons why we experience lower…
So your doctor has recommended a spinal fusion surgery – what does that mean? Many people subscribe to the antiquated thought that fusion surgeries are accompanied with long recovery times and pain after surgery. This is no longer true! Join the 21st century and learn about VSI’s advanced minimally invasive surgeries that reduce recovery time and…
Back pain is one of the most common complaints heard by physicians as it affects nearly 1 out of every 2.5 adults. As a spine surgeon I see firsthand the impact that a spinal injury can have on an individual and the countless activities they give up because of their pain. While surgery is necessary…
K2M Introduces First-of-Its-Kind SAHARA™ AL Expandable Stabilization System SAHARA AL is the only lordotic expandable interbody device with integrated screw fixation on the market to help achieve spinal balance LEESBURG, Va., June 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive…
Reston, Virginia – June 15, 2017 VSI is thrilled to announce it has been selected as one of The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2017, for the third consecutive year. A total of 150 companies were recognized within the Washington D.C. metro area, including private, public, nonprofit, and government agencies. The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on…
Scoliosis is a unique condition that affects approximately seven million people in the United States. The abnormal curvature of the spine may lead to, difficulty in breathing, physical disfigurement, immense pain, and possible progression of the curve. Yoga, as a form of physical exercise, involves postures or “asanas”, controlled breathing and mindful awareness. It combines…
With over 25 million people participating each year, it comes as no surprise that golf is one of the most common recreational sports played in America. What may come as a surprise is that more than 36% of novice golfers and a staggering 63% of serious golfers are playing with an injury or pain related to…
