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Dad crippled from back pain urges men to prioritize their spine health for Men’s Health Week and Father’s Day

This week—leading up to Father’s Day on Sunday—is International Men’s Health Week, a week intended to raise awareness of the importance of men and boys prioritizing their health, early detection, and treatment rather than trying to push past pain or let health problems linger. Sheldon shares his story about the short and long-term payoffs of…

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5 Keys to Spinal Fusion Success

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 spinal fusion surgery. To help simplify the process, I’ve outlined five key factors that can make a big difference in achieving…

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Why Choose VSI For Your Surgical Second Opinion?

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,…

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Healing Our Heroes: A Veteran’s Victory Over Back Pain

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…

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An Inspiring Story: Recovery After Spine Surgery

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…

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From Spine Surgery to the Starting Line: A Runner’s Comeback Story

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…

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10 Truths about Spine Surgery Recovery

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…

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VSI Spine Surgeons Reach 100th Augmented Reality-Assisted Spinal Fusion Surgery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, VA – October 9, 2024 – Pioneering the next era of spine surgery, the expert surgeons at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute) have reached a significant milestone by completing their 100th augmented reality-assisted (AR) spinal fusion at HCA Reston Hospital Center. As early adopters of AR in the operating room, this achievement…

Dr. Jazini performs 100th prodisc cervical disc replacement surgery

Spine Surgery Milestone: Dr. Ehsan Jazini Achieves Landmark 100th prodisc® Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Reston, Virginia, September 18, 2024 – Dr. Ehsan Jazini, renowned spine surgeon at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute), has reached a significant milestone, performing his 100th prodisc® cervical disc replacement surgery at HCA Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Jazini is now the fourth surgeon in the United States to achieve this distinction, further…

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Which Cervical Artificial Disc Is Best for My Neck Condition?

Are you considering disc replacement surgery for your neck or cervical condition, but are unsure which artificial disc is right for you? In a world full of information and differing opinions, it can be overwhelming to sift through this data and determine what disc and doctor you should be trusting. We hear from our patients…