Spine Surgeon Dr. Good walks through x-rays to explain a three-level disc replacement, and why it’s important for patients to receive a customized treatment plan for their spine. Watch the Video on Youtube
Thanks to modern technological evolution, enhanced surgical techniques, and improved physician knowledge; today more than ever before, we are better at restoring our patients to full and active lifestyles with the least short- and long-term problems. Dr. Good, Spine Surgeon, shares how long a disc replacement will last, and how disc replacements can help protect…
Disc replacements provide the benefits of improving range of motion and flexibility after surgery and potentially decrease the risk for additional issues and surgeries in the future. This groundbreaking surgical method combined with advanced technology allows us to offer more effective treatment options than were available in the past. Spine Surgeon, Dr. Good, walks through…
As an active former marine who competed in triathlons, Iron Man competitions, and was able to leg press 800-900 pounds, Nick found himself suffering from debilitating back pain that left him unable to sit for longer than 10 minutes. Being inactive and sitting on the sidelines of life was not an option for Nick. Through…
Dr. Neda Hashemi of Reston Women’s Center in Reston, Virginia thought having severe low back pain symptoms was “normal” her entire life until a CT scan identified a congenital defect in her spine. After finding Dr. Christopher Good at VSI, a spinal fusion was determined the right treatment to get Neda from taking an Advil…
Ready to bring the future of robotics into 2021! Many spine surgeries are utilizing robotics to ensure even greater enhanced recovery and minimally invasive surgeries, including some of the procedures I perform in the operating room. As the world of spine surgery technology expands, what are some of the things that are essential to know…
When people have a back injury, they’re often concerned they won’t ever get better. But, modern spinal healthcare is one of the great advances over the past decade. Whether it’s through robotic surgery, stem cell therapies or minimally invasive procedures, people are getting better faster, spending less time in the hospital, and getting back to their lives more quickly….
In a fast-paced world where every moment counts, a faster surgery recovery time is becoming necessary. Post-surgery, many patients are itching to get back to their lives without pain and medication, and with this, in mind, we are on the forefront developing a 21st-century patient-centered approach to the comprehensive spine surgery experience. These stages include…
If you asked someone the question ‘why do you do rehabilitation after spine surgery?’, you would probably get an answer within 30 seconds. It’s pretty common knowledge that after any type of orthopedic surgery, it is essential to undergo rehabilitation to restrengthen the areas of your body that were affected by surgery. But what most…
Hydration is a very simple aspect of spinal health which is commonly overlooked. In fact, my New Year’s wellness goal for 2020 is to drink more water each day in order to stay hydrated. It is recommended that we drink 8-eight ounce glasses of water a day. This basic wellness component can make a big…
