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Breaking News: Virginia Spine Institute becomes VSI in a move to reflect its commitment to advancing innovative healthcare and creating patient victories
VSI Doctors Featured In Washingtonian Magazine: 15 Easy Tips for Improving Your Health in the New Year
As Featured in Washingtonian Magazine: 15 Easy Tips for Improving Your Health in the New Year Washingtonian asked select doctors from around the Washington, DC, area to provide one piece of advice they wish their patients would follow. From VSI, Spine Surgeons Dr. Colin Haines and Dr. Ehsan Jazini, as well as Neurosurgeon Dr. William…
Global First: VSI Combines Modern Technologies to Perform Ultra-Customized Spinal Fusion Surgery
Reston, VA, June 26, 2023 – VSI, a renowned global leader in spine care, has achieved a remarkable milestone by pioneering the use of augmented reality (AR) technology in conjunction with custom, 3D-printed implants for spinal fusion surgery. Spearheaded by internationally-recognized Spine Surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini, this innovative approach represents a giant leap toward reducing surgical…
VSI Sets New Milestone with Successful Prone Lateral Spine Surgery
Reston, VA – June 26, 2023 – VSI, a leading medical facility specializing in spine surgery, proudly announces the completion of its first-ever prone lateral spine surgery. Led by renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. William Kemp, this groundbreaking procedure exemplifies the ongoing advancements in modern medicine, making spine surgery safer, more efficient, and easier to recover from…
As Featured on Fox 5 DC: A Surgeon’s Tips to Prevent Pickleball Injuries
Taylor Grenda: We’re talking about everything pickleball. So in the last hour I got my hand in the game for the first time, and I certainly learned a lot. It is such a fun sport, and who would have known? I know it’s an ever growing sport, but with that also comes a lot of…
U.S. Spine Surgeons Earn Top International Award
RESTON, VIRGINIA – April 3, 2023 – Spine surgeons Ehsan Jazini, MD, Christopher Good, MD, Thomas Schuler, MD, and Colin Haines, MD of the VSI in Reston, VA, are being honored by the Global Spine Journal with its 2022 Best Paper Award for their research on augmented reality(AR). The Journal’s Editor-in-Chief has announced the paper…
As Featured On Fox 5 – Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training: Why A Former NFL Player Says It Works
One of the newest health trends for athletes is Blood Flow Restriction training or BFR. This technique has also been useful for more than just that, it is for physical therapy and healing as well. Former NFL Player Jimmie Jones, and VSI Physical Therapist Justin Geisler, discuss Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and how it…
Dr. Bharara Named 2023 Face Of Regenerative Medicine By Washingtonian Magazine
VSI’s Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara has been named the 2023 Face of Regenerative Medicine by Washingtonian Magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Dr. Bharara is a leader in non-surgical treatment for orthopedic and sports medicine pain and injuries. As a leading practitioner in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Bharara redefines non-surgical treatment options…
VSI Research on Augmented Reality-Assisted Spine Surgery: An Early Experience Demonstrating Safety and Accuracy with 218 Screws
Introduction: Accurate pedicle screw placement is crucial to achieving stable posterior fixation and avoiding complications in spinal surgery. There is growing interest in the use of augmented reality (AR) navigation in spine surgery as an alternative to the current approaches: traditional navigation, robotic-guidance, fluoroscopic-guidance, and freehand. Augmented reality systems are capable of projecting patient anatomy directly…
DC News Now: VSI Doctors Tackle Opioid Epidemic Head-On
RESTON, Va. (DC News Now) — According to the CDC, over 140,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2021. That’s an increase of over 24,000 from the year before. With the issue continually increasing, a team of doctors at the VSI conducted their own research to decrease the amount of prescription opioids being put into…
