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VSI® | Spine Solutions

7 days ago

Summer is a popular season for vacations, yard work, outdoor sports, and family activities, BUT it's also one of the common times of year for muscle strains, back pain, and sports injuries.

In this segment, Dr. Yash Mehta, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, joins Great Day Washington to break down why so many people get injured during the summer months, and shares simple strategies to help you stay active without pain.

As Dr. Mehta explains, many people become "weekend warriors", especially following the colder months — spending the workweek sitting at a desk before suddenly asking their bodies to handle hours of yard work, hiking, biking, pickleball, or home improvement projects. Without proper preparation, that sudden increase in activity can put unnecessary stress on your muscles, joints, spine, and cardiovascular system.

In this interview, Dr. Mehta shares:
- The "weekend warrior" mistake that catches many people off guard
- Why everyday activities like yard work should be treated like a workout
- Simple warm up exercises before gardening, moving the lawn, or outdoor activities
- More tips to reduce your risk of injury so you can stay active all summer long (and beyond)

Key Notes:
0:00- Why Injuries Increase During the Summer
0:41 - The "Weekend Warrior" Effect
1:30 - Why Warming Up Is Important
2:03 - Simple Warm-Up Exercises
2:25 - How Yard Work Strains the Body
2:54 - Repetitive Movements & Back Pain
4:09 - Benefits of Staying Hydrated
4:25 - Electrolytes & Recovery

Learn more about Dr. Mehta: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-yash-mehta/
Follow Dr. Mehta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mehta_physiatrist/

To learn more about VSI®, visit us at www.vsispine.com

#backpain #sportsmedicine #injuryprevention #summerinjuries #yardwork #weekendwarrior #hydration #spinehealth #backpainrelief #VSI #WUSA9

Summer Injuries Are Spiking — Here's the "Weekend Warrior" Mistake to Avoid | Dr. Yash Mehta

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

2 weeks ago

VSI® Surgeons Perform World’s First Spine Surgery with Stealth AXiS™ Autopilot Robotic System

Drs. Christopher Good, Colin Haines, and Ehsan Jazini lead groundbreaking spine surgery, using Medtronic's FDA-cleared Stealth AXiS™ Autopilot robotic system.

Key Takeaways: New Robotic Spine Surgery System
- VSI surgeons performed the first spine surgery in the world using the Stealth AXiS™ Autopilot robotic system.
- The platform combines AI-powered planning, navigation, segmental tracking, and robotics into one system.
- The procedure was tailored to a patient with longstanding back pain after conservative treatments did not provide lasting relief.
- This milestone builds on VSI’s history of robotic and augmented reality surgical firsts in spine care.

This next-generation platform combines AI-powered surgical planning, navigation, real-time segmental tracking, and robotic guidance into a single system, helping surgeons execute complex procedures with greater precision and confidence.

In this behind-the-scenes look, hear directly from Dr. Christopher Good as he explains how this groundbreaking technology is shaping the future of spine surgery and helping patients get back to the lives they love.

A History of Firsts:
This milestone adds to VSI's growing record of global surgical firsts, including minimally invasive robotic Bertolotti's resection surgery, spine surgery using the Mazor X™ Stealth Edition robotic guidance system, combined endoscopic and robot-guided spine surgery, and multiple augmented reality (AR) firsts in laminectomy, hybrid fusion, and custom 3D-printed implant procedures. In 2019, Dr. Good performed the world's first surgery using the Stealth AXiS's predecessor system, Mazor X™ Stealth Edition.

To learn more about this advanced, minimally invasive spine surgery at VSI, visit https://www.spinemd.com/resources/blog/worlds-first-spine-surgery-with-stealth-axis-autopilot/

Learn about Dr. Good: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-christopher-good/
Learn about Dr. Haines: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-colin-haines/
Learn about Dr. Jazini: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-ehsan-jazini/

Inside the World’s First Stealth AXiS™ Autopilot Spine Surgery | Explained by Dr. Good

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

3 weeks ago

Why do some spine surgeries fail while others succeed?

In this video, VSI spine surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, provides a medical analysis behind one patient's journey and recovery from failed spine surgery.

After undergoing previous neck and back surgeries, spinal cord stimulator trials, chronic pain management, being denied treatment from multiple providers, and loosing hope, a wounded police officer came to VSI because he was still struggling with debilitating symptoms that prevented him from returning to the life and career he loved.

Using this case as an example, Dr. Jazini breaks down some of the most common reasons spine surgeries fail, including missed diagnoses, incomplete treatment plans, and the importance of matching the right procedure with the right patient.

Most importantly, this story demonstrates that even after failed neck surgery, failed back surgery, or years of chronic pain, not all hope is lost.

If you've been told there's nothing more that can be done, or you're considering spine surgery and want to understand your options, this video is for you.

Key Points
0:00 - Why Spine Surgeries Fail
0:29 - Tim's Story of Failed Spine Surgery
1:12 - Failure of Diagnosis & Wrong Procedure
2:06 - When Spinal Cord Stimulators Fall Short
2:45 - When Fusion Is the Right Choice
3:25 - The Importance of an Accurate Diagnosis
4:07 - Finding the Right Spine Surgeon After Failed Surgery
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Key Takeaways:
✔ Don't lose hope in your search for better spine care
✔ Focus on long-term function, not quick fixes
✔ Get another opinion if something doesn't feel right
✔ The right diagnosis is the foundation of successful treatment

To hear the patient's recovery story, check out this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/QlAbHziBoJ4

Commons FAQs about Failed Back Surgery:

What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), also known as Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, is characterized by persistent or recurring pain following back or spine surgery.

What Are Common Symptoms of Failed Spine Surgery Pain?
- Persistent neck, back, arm, or leg pain
- Pain that returns or worsens after surgery
- Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
- Ongoing nerve pain, weakness, or functional limitations

What Treatment Options are Available after Failed Spine Surgery?
Common treatment options include spine-specialized physical therapy, regenerative medicine (such as stem cell therapy or platelet-rich plasma), pain management, revision spine surgery, or motion-preserving procedures such as artificial disc replacement.

Learn more about solutions after Failed Spine Surgery at https://www.spinemd.com/conditions/failed-prior-surgery-syndrome/
Learn more about Dr. Ehsan Jazini here: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-ehsan-jazini/

#FailedBackSurgery #FailedBackSurgerySyndrome #SpineSurgery #RevisionSpineSurgery #ArtificialDiscReplacement #BackPain #NeckPain #SpineHealth

Why Spine Surgeries Fail (and What to Do) | Explained by Dr. Jazini

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

4 weeks ago

Why do some patients continue to struggle with pain after spine surgery?

🎙️Now streaming on Get Back to Your Life® podcast: Dr. Jazini explains why failed back surgery happens and why it doesn’t mean you’re out of options.

Plus, hear the story of his patient, Tim, who endured years of chronic pain, multiple spine surgeries, and denied treatment before finally finding answers at VSI.

Watch now on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 🎧

Why does Failed Back Surgery Happen? Tune in to our latest podcast episode to find out

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

4 weeks ago

What happens when a career-ending injury is followed by years of failed treatments, multiple surgeries, and no clear answers?

In this episode, Sergeant of Investigations, Tim Putney, shares his journey through chronic pain after an on-duty injury nearly ended his law enforcement career and sent him on a years-long search for answers.
What began as a single on-duty injury became a years-long road marked by chronic back pain, failed spine surgeries, a spinal cord stimulator, workers’ compensation battles, and dead ends.
Joining the conversation is VSI spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini, who discusses why some patients continue to struggle with pain despite previous treatments and spine surgeries, what is often missed in complex cases, and how the right diagnosis can uncover solutions that others may have overlooked.

Together, they explore:
- Failed back surgery and persistent pain
- The impact of chronic pain on mental health
- Challenges first responders face after injury
- Modern spine treatments and recovery advancements
- Why getting the right diagnosis matters

Released during Men's Health Month, this episode highlights a challenge many men face but rarely discuss openly: chronic pain impacts far more than physical health. It can affect identity, relationships, mental health, and the ability to do the things that matter most.

Most importantly, Tim shares how he was able to return to the life he thought he'd lost—including walking his daughter down the aisle.

If you've been told to "just live with it," this conversation offers something many patients desperately need to hear: you may not be out of options.

You don't have to keep living in pain.

Key Points:
0:04 - Intro
1:30 - Tim's Life Before the Injury
8:02 - Initial Misdiagnosis
11:27 - The Mental Toll of Chronic Pain
16:00 - Dr. Jazini Reviews the Case
18:17 - Multiple Failed Surgeries
19:03 - Finding VSI
22:47 - What Previous Doctors Missed
24:18 - Why First Responders Are Vulnerable
28:08 - Recovery After Modern Spine Surgery
29:02 - Modern Spine Surgery Techniques
31:44 - Walking His Daughter Down the Aisle
33:57 - Advice for First Responders
37:14 - Closing Remarks

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Hear from Spine Surgeon, Dr. Jazini, as he explains the medical analysis of Tim's success story: https://youtu.be/1Pp7UJ5OSqc

👉 Request a consultation: www.vsispine.com
📞 Call VSI directly: 703-709-1114
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Officer's Comeback After Failed Spine Surgery

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

1 months ago

Treating Bertolotti syndrome starts with asking the right question: What else could be contributing to the pain?

When the Bertolotti joint changes how the lower spine moves, other areas may start taking on more stress, including the discs above and the SI joint below. It is important to understand whether the pain is coming only from the Bertolotti joint, or if there is also disc pain, SI joint pain, or a combination.

A thorough evaluation always helps guide the right treatment plan.

Is my SI joint or Bertolotti’s causing this pain?

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

1 months ago

Considering PRP therapy? Already scheduled your procedure?

In this video, Dr. Yash Mehta, Physiatrist and Non-Surgical Healing Specialist at VSI, walks you through every step of the process: from your pre-procedure consultation to post-procedure recovery, so you know exactly what to expect on the day of your treatment.

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that uses concentrated healing factors from your own blood to support the recovery of injured tissues. It is commonly used to treat certain tendon, ligament, joint, muscle, and spine-related conditions without surgery. At VSI, every PRP treatment plan is personalized to the patient's condition, symptoms, goals, and imaging findings to ensure the right treatment is being delivered to the right location.

IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00 - Welcome: What to Expect from PRP Therapy at VSI
0:10 - Creating Your Personalized Treatment Plan
0:40 - How PRP Is Prepared
1:00 - Inside the VSI Procedure Suite
1:19 - Image-Guided PRP Injections: X-Ray vs. Ultrasound
2:05 - What Happens During the Procedure?
2:16 - Recovery & Post-Procedure Instructions

💉 ABOUT PRP THERAPY AT VSI
At VSI, PRP is never a one-size-fits-all treatment. Before any procedure is recommended, patients meet with one of our non-operative physicians for a dedicated consultation to identify the source of their pain, review imaging, discuss recovery goals, and determine whether PRP is the right option for their condition.

One of the biggest advantages of PRP therapy at VSI is our use of advanced image-guidance. Depending on the condition being treated, injections are performed using either fluoroscopy (X-ray) or ultrasound guidance to precisely target injured tissues, joints, tendons, muscles, and other pain-generating structures, helping maximize the effectiveness of treatment.

PRP may be appropriate for:
- Joint pain (knee, hip, shoulder)
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tendon & ligament injuries
- Soft tissue & muscular conditions
- Chronic pain not responding to other treatments

ABOUT DR. YASH MEHTA:
Dr. Yash Mehta is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and received his medical degree at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Mehta is a specialist in non-surgical spine care, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, and interventional pain management at VSI. His focus is helping patients return to the activities they love through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.
Dr. Mehta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mehta_physiatrist/

READY TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION?
If you're dealing with chronic pain or a musculoskeletal injury and want to find out if PRP therapy is right for you, our team is here to help.
🌐 Visit us: VSIspine.com
📞 Call us: 703-709-1114

Learn more about PRP therapy and regenerative medicine at VSI: https://www.spinemd.com/solutions/regenerative-medicine/

🔔Subscribe for more expert advice on back pain, sports medicine, spine health, regenerative medicine, and non-surgical treatment options.

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What to Expect During Your PRP Injection | A Step-by-Step Guide with Dr. Mehta

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

2 months ago

This is for the people scrolling at 2 am... That's when Kellie found her answer.
After 20 years of chronic back pain and doctors who said there was nothing left to try, Kellie found her hope -- and back pain relief -- at VSI.

Listen now on Get Back to Your Life® podcast🎙️ Full video on our channel.

One late night scroll changed everything for her Bertolotti’s pain. Now streaming!

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

2 months ago

Not all Bertolotti surgeries are the same. If you are still having back pain or nerve symptoms after surgery, it may be time to take a closer look.

Whether it's the result of your whole transverse process being removed, incomplete resection of the Bertolotti joint, or an undiagnosed issue, pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is not right.

#bertolottisyndrome #revisionsurgery #resectionsurgery

Why do Bertolotti surgeries fail?

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