Choosing to undergo spine surgery is a significant decision that can feel overwhelming. As a spine surgeon, I often get questions from patients and their families about how to ensure the best outcomes from spine fusion surgery. To help simplify the process, I’ve outlined five key factors that can make a big difference in achieving…
Let us support you on your journey to lasting relief and renewed quality of life. By choosing VSI, you gain access to: Unmatched Expertise in Complex Spine Conditions Our spine surgeons are renowned for their success in treating even the most challenging spine conditions, helping patients regain mobility and alleviate severe pain. As out-of-network specialists,…
Half of the global workforce spends at least 75% of their time standing. This includes professions like educators, hospitality workers, first responders, and military personnel. For people like Chris, a middle school principal, this reality can lead to debilitating back pain, especially given the high activity levels required in his profession. Educators Walk More Than…
Chris Denkers came to spine surgeon Dr. Good in severe pain. An active person, Chris wanted to get better not just for himself but also to keep up with his kids. Chris and his wife Laura have extraordinary 15-year-old identical twin boys, Wyatt and Riley, who have cystic fibrosis. This genetic disease affects their lungs,…
As we honor veterans and our nation’s heroes on Veterans Day, we must recognize that their bravery often comes with a cost—severe and debilitating pain. For those suffering from chronic back pain due to the physical demands of a military career or service-related injuries, is there hope for resolution? Dr. Jazini’s patient, Aaron Harper, emphatically…
As Featured on Men’s Health Network: Thriving After Surgery Men’s Health Network recently had the pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo of Jama Anders, a professional weightlifter and longtime Crossfit instructor, and his spine surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, who, in a seemingly miraculous intervention, was able to perform a disc replacement on Jama that would…
Thirty-six-year-old Kathleen Smith of Maryland has been a hardcore athlete her entire life. She started softball at age four and played through college. Back pain has always been a part of her life since at least middle school, but athletic trainers helped her manage it while she was on a team. After college, she moved…
As if back surgery wasn’t terrifying enough, many people are also scared to ask surgeons the hard-pressing questions about their surgery. A lot of these important, real-life topics and questions touch on sensitive matters, which contributes to the embarrassment surrounding these concerns. These questions often go unasked or are saved for the Physician Assistants, which…
Modern spine surgery bears almost no resemblance to the spine surgery your parents or grandparents had. Innovation and technological advances have drastically transformed the field. So what does that mean for patients? How different are things today? Wendell and Katie Sissler are uniquely positioned to help tell this story. The father/daughter duo had spine surgeries…
Recovering from surgery can be a fairly predictable journey. But not always. Sometimes it’s more of a rollercoaster. When that happens, it can be disappointing, frustrating and even painful. One of my patients, Dori, discovered that after she underwent spine surgery. “Generally most people have a pretty linear, upward trajectory of recovery and I assumed…
