Highly innovative spine surgery isn’t a thing of the future; it’s happening right here at VSI. WTOP consulted VSI’s very own Augmented Reality (AR) pioneers, Dr. Good and Dr. Jazini, to dive into the benefits of augmented reality and how it has completely changed the game for modern spine surgery. This cutting edge, minimally invasive…
The year 2020 has been a challenging year for many reasons, but one bright spot in our field of spinal health care was the introduction of augmented reality (AR) in spinal surgery. We have been an early adopter of this innovative technology at VSI and this year our surgeons pioneered its use in a variety…
BREAKING NEWS – VSI’s spine surgeons are among the first in the world to utilize augmented reality for spine surgeries. Dr. Christopher Good became the first surgeon in the Virginia-DC area, and among the first in the world to use augmented reality in a lumbar fusion surgery on October 9, 2020. On November 4, 2020, Dr….
VSI is proud to strengthen their reputation of medical leadership in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area as they are recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as Top Doctors 2020. Dr. Good has been recognized with Top Doctor honors by Washingtonian Magazine in consecutive years since 2016. Christopher Good, MD, FACS – Spine Surgeon, VSI Dr. Christopher…
Dr. Niteesh Bharara has been named Washingtonian’s 2020 Face of Regenerative Medicine. As a leading practitioner in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara redefines non-surgical treatment options for active individuals suffering from spine or orthopedic joint, tendon, and ligament conditions. He leads the Mid-Atlantic region in performing effective, natural regenerative therapies such as…
VSI’s Dr. Christopher Good was among the first in the world to perform an Augmented Reality spine surgery on his patient, Trent. This new technology allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures which means less time recovering and less pain for the patient. Similar to a real-time GPS, this “see-through” surgery lets surgeons know exactly…
On October 8, 2020 Dr. Good used the groundbreaking technology to perform a lumbar fusion surgery on a 43-year-old male patient. The AR “Xvision”system, made by Augmedics, makes it possible for surgeons to visualize a patient’s 3D spinal anatomy during surgery – almost like they have ‘x-ray vision.’ This groundbreaking new technology is the first…
BREAKING NEWS – RESTON, VA – October 14, 2020 – VSI’s Dr. Jazini makes history as the first spine surgeon to perform a minimally invasive spine surgery utilizing augmented reality (AR) in the Virginia-DC Metro area, and first in the world. The 2 centimeter incision using AR minimizes the fear of a long and painful…
Spine Surgeon Dr. Colin Haines discusses the warning signs that your at-home setup may be causing you back or neck pain, and tips to help alleviate it. Watch the Video on Youtube
VSI and VSI Physical Therapy have been recognized by Virginia Living in this year’s Best of Virginia 2020. VSI has won the Best of Virginia award for Best Orthopedic Practice. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Thomas Schuler, VSI has served over 90,000 patients and is known globally for their operative and non-operative treatment solutions. VSI…
