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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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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…

New Ultra Minimally Invasive Treatment for Spinal Stenosis

New Ultra Minimally Invasive Treatment for Spinal Stenosis

How is Endoscopic Spine Surgery Performed? A wide-reaching innovation, endoscopic spine surgery has the promise to transform the lives of patients with spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and disc herniations. Endoscopic spine surgery has unleashed the new potential for faster, safer, and more effective surgical recoveries. When it comes to spine surgery, it’s all about being as gentle to the…

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

It can be very overwhelming to learn that you might need an artificial disc replacement, and even more overwhelming to learn that different kinds of discs could possibly be used. A question we commonly get as a practice is what disc is the best for one’s lower back or lumbar condition. In a world full…

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Life After Modern Spinal Fusion: This is Not Your Grandparents Back Surgery

Many people have preconceived notions about spinal fusion surgery. Maybe you remember your parents or grandparents having one. If so – you likely think of an open-back surgery with a long recovery time, a lot of pain and restricted movement.  But that was then and this is now. In today’s era of modern back surgery,…

Global First: VSI Combines Modern Technologies to Perform Ultra-Customized Spinal Fusion Surgery

Global First: VSI Combines Modern Technologies to Perform Ultra-Customized Spinal Fusion Surgery

Reston, VA, June 26, 2023 – Virginia Spine Institute (VSI), a renowned global leader in spine care, has achieved a remarkable milestone by pioneering the use of augmented reality (AR) technology in conjunction with custom, 3D-printed implants for spinal fusion surgery. Spearheaded by internationally-recognized Spine Surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini, this innovative approach represents a giant leap…

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A Common Spine Surgery Dilemma: Motion Preservation vs Fusion

Discovering that you require back surgery can be an overwhelming experience, triggering concerns and leaving patients uncertain about the most suitable procedure. Join Dr. Christopher Good, an esteemed Spine Surgeon at VSI, as he unravels the contrasting aspects of two common approaches: traditional spinal fusion and motion preservation disc replacement. This enlightening podcast equips you…

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U.S. Spine Surgeons Earn Top International Award

RESTON, VIRGINIA – April 3, 2023 – Spine surgeons Ehsan Jazini, MD, Christopher Good, MD, Thomas Schuler, MD, and Colin Haines, MD of the VSI in Reston, VA, are being honored by the Global Spine Journal with its 2022 Best Paper Award for their research on augmented reality(AR). The Journal’s Editor-in-Chief has announced the paper…

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Disc Replacement Surgery for Disc Herniations

Dr. Ehsan Jazini shares his insight on disc replacement surgery as a treatment options for people suffering from disc herniations in their neck. Dr. Jazini is a board certified spine surgeon at VSI. He has been the first in the nation, and in the world, to perform advanced surgical techniques in cervical disc replacement, augmented…