Both ADR (artificial disc replacement) and spinal fusion effectively relieve pain. ADR replaces a damaged disc with an artificial one to preserve motion, while spinal fusion permanently joins vertebrae to stabilize the spine but limits movement. Quick Answer: Key Differences at a Glance Both artificial disc replacement (ADR) and spinal fusion are proven surgical solutions…
VSI President Dr. Christopher Good discusses groundbreaking research and The Recovery Revolution™ on Fox 5 DC Morning News. For the 1.6 million Americans who undergo spine surgery each year, the operating room is only the beginning of the journey. What happens after surgery, the recovery phase that determines whether patients return to active, pain-free lives,…
Breakthrough technique by VSI® Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good sets a new global standard for precision bone removal and rapid recovery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RESTON, VA – November 25, 2025 – VSI® Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good has achieved a historic milestone in robotic spine surgery, performing the world’s first minimally invasive robotic Bertolotti’s resection…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RESTON, VA – November 7, 2025 – VSI® Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, has achieved a monumental milestone in motion preservation spine surgery, performing the East Coast’s first two-level lumbar disc replacement surgery combined with the TOPS™ (Total Posterior Spine) System. This marks the first surgery of its kind on the East…
VSI is proud to congratulate Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini on being named Top Doctors of 2025 by Washingtonian Magazine. This prestigious annual recognition honors the region’s most trusted and respected physicians, chosen through peer nomination by fellow leading physicians across the DC Metro area. This is…
What if the secret to healing faster was already in the air you breathe? In a special on-location episode of the Get Back to Your Life® Podcast, Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon and President at VSI, reveals one of the latest breakthroughs in spine surgery recovery: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This innovative treatment is now being…
The Recovery Revolution™ combines advanced surgery, holistic therapies, and proven protocols, validated in a 50,000-patient study, to deliver more effective and efficient recovery. RESTON, VIRGINIA – October 16, 2025 – VSI® is proud to introduce The Recovery Revolution™, a patient-first, data-driven model that reimagines what recovery should look like before, during, and after spine surgery….
Weighted vests have taken social media by storm, with fitness enthusiasts everywhere claiming they improve posture, strengthen your back, maintain bone density, and build muscle. But does this trending fitness accessory actually deliver on its promises? Dr. Colin Haines, a spine surgeon at VSI, recently joined NBC4’s health team to separate fact from fiction about…
Pickleball has become America’s fastest-growing sport, but with that explosive popularity comes an unfortunate side effect: injuries are popping up just as fast. Recently, VSI Sports Medicine expert Dr. Yash Mehta appeared on FOX 5 DC to share practical strategies that help players stay on the court longer, play safer, and most importantly, have more…
Lizette was an athlete, a mom, and an outdoors lover whose life changed when unpredictable, stabbing back pain made even lifting her baby impossible. For years, she chased relief that never lasted until she found a team that focused on recovery, not just the next procedure. “I felt like when I got to VSI and…
