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Ask the Expert: How Long Does a Disc Replacement Last?

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…

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Have Questions About Recovery After Disc Replacement Surgery? Dr. Good Answers Those Questions.

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…

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What Is a Disc Replacement?

Disc replacement surgery can be used as an alternative to spinal fusion or in conjunction with spinal fusion (hybrid). The artificial disc mimics the structure and movement of a natural human disc and preserves the natural motion of the spine (backward, forward, and side to side).  Dr. Haines answers patients’ most common questions about disc replacement surgery, including:…

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Custom Neck Surgery: Combining Spinal Fusion and Disc Replacement

It is common for patients to have more than one level of the disc in the neck (cervical spine) wear out. When multiple levels need to be included in the surgical plan, the traditional surgical approach in the past has been to fuse each level. Taking away the motion at two or more consecutive levels…

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VSI Research Provides Great Promise for Patients: Novel Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Can Accurately and Independently Measure Spinopelvic Parameters

As presented at the annual conference of the International Society for the Advancements of Spine Surgery (ISASS) we are proud to report these powerful findings with regards to artificial intelligence and the algorithm that can improve physician workflow efficiency and reduce inter-rater and intra-rater measurement errors. This research was presented at the ISASS annual conference…

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Dr. Good’s Groundbreaking Robotics Research Outcomes Published in Prominent Spine Publication

Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good began a groundbreaking, landmark study in 2014 on the benefits of robotics in spine surgery. He led a prospective, multicenter, randomized study comparing robotic-guided spine surgery to a control group (no robotic guidance). The objective was to assess rates of complications, revision surgery, and radiation between Mazor robotic-guidance (RG) and…

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Arm Pain & Numbness? Cervical Disc Replacement May Be The Solution

If you’re experiencing arm pain (radiating, burning, tingling and numbness) along with neck pain it’s important to reach out to a spine specialist.  That set of symptoms could be a sign of symptomatic nerve or spinal cord compression. If non-operative treatment options like anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, exercise, weight loss or spinal injections don’t fix…

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Spine Surgeon Dr. Jazini Places Among First in World to place 100th Pedicle Screw in Spinal Fusion Surgery Utilizing Augmented Reality

March 10, 2021 – Reston, Virginia – Spine Surgeon Dr. Jazini becomes among the first in the world to place the 100th pedicle screw in spinal fusion surgery utilizing augmented reality technology to do this more safely and efficiently. Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI is one of the first in the world to…

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VSI Surgeons Consulted by WTOP News on Augmented Reality

Augmented reality may sound like science fiction, but its revolutionary technology is allowing spine surgeons to see more than ever. WTOP News consulted VSI’s Dr. Good and Dr. Jazini to uncover the benefits of this new technology being deemed the future of spine surgery. Using a special headset, the AR “Xvision” made by Augmedics, VSI’s…