What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? The spinal canal is the hollow passage formed by the spine, through which the spinal cord travels. Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the portion of the spinal cord in the lower spine (lumbar region) being pinched in the canal (stenosis). What Are the Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? When lumbar spinal stenosis…
Dr. Thomas Schuler, Founder of VSI discusses the evolution of spinal healthcare and the latest surgical advances and technology breakthroughs. Individuals who suffer with neck pain or cervical spine conditions can now receive more minimally invasive treatment that preserve range of motion. The benefit to patients: faster recovery times and patients regain their quality of life! Click…
Follow the inspiring journey of three VSI patients who suffered with back pain, and through the most advanced non-surgical and surgical spine treatments have gained an improved quality of life! Meet Scott: Scott experienced a traumatic injury as a result of a car accident when he was hit by a drunk driver. The result was immense…
As a spine surgeon, I strive to use the most advanced technology and methods when performing surgeries. By using these advancements, spine surgery has become less invasive with quicker and better recovery. What Causes the Pain After Surgery? The traditional way of spinal surgery involves cutting the large back muscles. Once your muscle has been…
You’ve lived with a long history of back pain, and recently have been diagnosed with a spinal condition. In order for a spine specialist to determine the optimal treatment plan for you, they’ll need to identify the source of your pain. An effective way of doing this is by performing a discography. What is a Discography? An…
There is not a day that goes by that our spine specialists don’t view multiple x-rays on every patient, and often find ourselves explaining the importance of x-rays to our patients. So what’s the deal? Why are orthopedists so focused on the x-rays? The answers are simple! Here’s what you need to know: Why Are…
If you have tingling or numbness in the arms, it is important to specifically identify where you are experiencing pain to better understand where it is originating. If you are experiencing numbness and tingling radiating down the entire arm, often accompanied by pain around the shoulder blade, shoulder, arm, hand, and fingers, this may be related…
Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at VSI, was featured on WUSA9’s ‘Great Day Washington‘ sharing his expertise in Regenerative Medicine. He was accompanied by his patient, Sara, who experienced a traumatic cheerleading injury resulting in a concussion, severe whiplash, and damaged ligaments in her neck. Because Sara is a young student-athlete her family wanted to…
Limb lengthening is a complex procedure performed on individuals with congenital defects or skeletal abnormalities. After a lengthening procedure, physical therapy is performed to rehabilitate the patient in order to maximize the benefits of the lengthening surgery, and to return the patient to an optimal functional level.
Your physician has mentioned you might need a spinal fusion surgery – what does that mean? Many people still have a perceived notion that a spinal fusion surgery is an open-back surgery, with a long recovery time and pain after surgery. This is no longer true! VSI’s advanced technology with minimally invasive surgeries have reduced recovery time…
