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VSI® Performs World’s First Bertolotti Resection Surgery Utilizing Augmented Reality

Breakthrough technique by VSI Spine Surgeon Dr. Colin Haines advances a new global standard for precision bone removal and rapid patient recovery Read Official Press Release RESTON, VA — January 20, 2025 — In a historic breakthrough for spine surgery, Dr. Colin Haines, a leading minimally invasive spine surgeon at VSI, has successfully performed the…

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Disc Replacement After Years of Chronic Back Pain: Rachel’s Story

What does chronic back pain really cost? For Rachel, a 35-year-old teacher and mother of two from Maryland, the price was 20 years of her life spent watching from the sidelines. Twenty years of declining invitations, making excuses, and slowly shrinking her world to fit around constant pain. Her symptoms began as a teenager and…

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The Newest Treatment for Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis: Endoscopic Treatment Overview Revolutionizing Spinal Stenosis Treatment with Endoscopic Spine Surgery Spinal stenosis is a common spinal condition that debilitates millions of people, often leading to chronic neck or back pain, numbness extending down the arms or legs, and can lead to challenges with daily activities. For many, the thought of invasive surgery or long-term…

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Minimally Invasive Options For Spinal Stenosis In The Lower Back

What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? The spinal canal is the hollow passage formed by the spine, through which the spinal cord travels. Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the portion of the spinal cord in the lower spine (lumbar region) being pinched in the canal (stenosis). What Are the Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? When lumbar spinal stenosis…

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Dr. Good on Fox 5: Why Recovery After Spine Surgery Matters Most

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,…

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VSI® Performs World’s First Robotic Minimally Invasive Bertolotti’s Resection Surgery

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…

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Dr. Ehsan Jazini Performs First Customized Two-Level Lumbar Disc Replacement Combined with TOPS™ on the East Coast

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…

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Which Disc Implant is Right for Me?

Disc Replacement: Quick Facts When It’s Considered: Disc replacement is considered after a careful evaluation and a solid trial of conservative care such as physical therapy, medications, and regenerative options when neck, arm, or back pain still limits daily life and imaging confirms the source. The goal is to replace the painful cervical disc to…

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Which Lumbar Artificial Disc Is Best for My Lower Back Condition?

Lumbar Disc Replacement: Quick Facts When It’s Considered: Disc replacement surgery is considered after a thorough evaluation and a solid trial of conservative care such as physical therapy, medications, and regenerative medicine options when pain still limits daily life and imaging confirms your symptoms. The goal is to replace the painful lumbar disc to restore…

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Celebrating Excellence in Spine Care: VSI’s Top Doctors of 2025

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…