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Dr. Good Performs 100th Robot-Guided Spinal Fusion Surgery

Dr. Christopher R. Good, Spinal Surgeon at VSI, Achieves Monumental Milestone in Spinal Health Care to Provide Back Pain Sufferers with Safer Surgical Technique RESTON, VA – (Marketwired – March 17, 2016) – Dr. Christopher R. Good, Spinal Surgeon at VSI, performed his 100th robot-guided spinal fusion surgery at Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Good utilizes the Renaissance Robotic Guidance System™,…

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Ask Spine Surgeons: Dr. Good Provides 2020 Insight To Augmented Reality

Spine and neurosurgeons discuss what strategies they will introduce in their practices next year. Question: What strategies or programs do you plan to introduce next year? Christopher Good, MD. VSI (Reston): Advances in technology have greatly impacted spine surgery over the last decade. 3D navigation, robotic guidance and computerized surgical planning have become commonplace in…

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Lumbar Disc Replacement: An Advanced Treatment For Extreme Low Back Pain

Painful discs and pinched nerves in the low back are unfortunately very common.  While a spinal specialist is typically able to help you get better without surgery, there are many people who ultimately do need a surgical fix.  Fortunately, there are many types of procedures to help you get back to the life you love….

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Dr. Good Is Named 2019 Face Of Spine Surgery In Northern Virginia

Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good has been recognized for skilled expertise and his medical leadership in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. He was recently awarded the title of 2019 “Face of Spine Surgery“ in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Dr. Good’s passion for spine surgery began at a young age when his father suffered a traumatic spine injury…

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Dr. Schuler Performs First M6-C™ Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement In DC-Metro Region

Dr. Thomas Schuler (VSI) Performs First Patient Implant in Metro-DC Region of the Next-Generation M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc: The M6-C Disc is the Only Artificial Disc Available in the US That Offers Compression Like a Natural Disc. VSI announces the first implant in DC-metro region of a patient with the M6-C™ artificial cervical disc. Dr. Thomas…

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Discography: A Diagnostic Procedure For Locating Your Pain

You’ve lived with a long history of back pain, and recently have been diagnosed with a spinal condition. In order for a spine specialist to determine the optimal treatment plan for you, they’ll need to identify the source of your pain. An effective way of doing this is by performing a discography. What is a Discography? An…

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What Role Do X-Rays Play In Diagnosing Spinal Conditions?

There is not a day that goes by that our spine specialists don’t view multiple x-rays on every patient, and often find ourselves explaining the importance of x-rays to our patients. So what’s the deal? Why are orthopedists so focused on the x-rays? The answers are simple! Here’s what you need to know: Why Are…

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As Seen On WDVM: New Robot Technology Changes Spine Surgery

More From Northern Virginia RESTON, Va. – In November, The FDA Approved New Technology To Help Surgeons Improve Accuracy During Spinal Surgery, And A Doctor In Reston Is The First In The World To Use The Robot-Assisted System. It’s Called Mazor X Stealth Edition And It Combines Three Systems Together To Help Improve Accuracy And Safety….

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As Seen On Fox 5 News: Most Advanced Robotic Spine Surgery

VSI spine surgeons are the first in the world to perform surgery using a robotic device known as the Mazor X™ Stealth Edition. The device is a game changer for the millions of patients suffering from back problems, including scoliosis and other spine conditions; it also means increased safety for surgeons. Additional Media Features On…

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World’s First Mazor X™ Stealth Edition Surgery Performed By Dr. Good

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FIRST PATIENT IN THE WORLD TO RECEIVE BREAKTHROUGH ROBOTIC SPINE SURGERY BY VSI Spine Surgeons Dr. Christopher Good and Dr. Colin Haines utilize most advanced robotic guidance system to perform complex scoliosis correction surgery RESTON, VIRGINIA – January 25, 2019 VSI surgeons are the first in the world to perform surgery…