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Set That Scoliosis Straight! An Overview Of Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects approximately seven million people in the United States. The condition often presents itself as an abnormal spinal curve toward either the right or left side, and involves a twisting or rotation of the bones of the spine. As the vertebrae rotate, this may cause clinical…

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Adult Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Adult scoliosis refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine in a patient who has finished growing. It is natural for the spine to curve forward and backward to a certain degree, but when the curve develops an “S” shaped side-to-side curve, it is considered scoliosis. Adult scoliosis is often the result of untreated or unrecognized…

A SURGICAL FIRST:  Augmented Reality Guided Personalized Scoliosis Implant Surgery Delivered Using Artificial Intelligence

A SURGICAL FIRST:  Augmented Reality Guided Personalized Scoliosis Implant Surgery Delivered Using Artificial Intelligence

 Updated: 06/06/2025 VSI surgeons Dr. Ehsan Jazini and Dr. Christopher Good team up to deliver an innovative approach to straighten young girl’s spine  For Immediate Release: RESTON, VA  JULY 26, 2021 – Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), top surgeons at VSI deliver personalized spinal implants to a 17-year-old patient. Spine Surgeons Dr….

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VSI Leads Groundbreaking National Study Showing Holistic Recovery Program Improves Spine Surgery Outcomes

Study of 50,000+ patients shows Enhanced Surgical Recovery protocol leads to faster healing, reduced opioid use, and fewer re-admissions after spinal fusion surgery RESTON, VIRGINIA, June 5, 2025 – Spine surgeons at VSI® have led one of the largest nationwide studies of its kind, revealing that a more comprehensive, patient-centered approach to spine surgery recovery…

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Strategies for Migraine Relief from a Neurologist

If you think migraines are just headaches, think again. In this episode of the Get Back to Your Life® podcast, neurologist Dr. Ella Akkerman breaks down the debilitating nature of migraines and why it’s time we take them seriously. “Migraines are not just bad headaches. They’re disabling, life-changing. And so do not sit in silence…

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Neurologist Busts 4 Common Migraine Myths for National Migraine Awareness Month

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM) which is an important time to raise awareness of these debilitating and chronic headaches that affect millions of Americans.  As a board-certified neurologist providing concierge care for neck and back conditions, chronic pain and headache disorders are one of my specialties and what I find in…