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…

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Reducing Back Pain During Perimenopause

Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes and mood swings. Much how your period can cause back pain, fluctuating hormones can cause aches and even migraines. Declining estrogen affects bones, discs, muscles, and even how the brain processes pain, making back pain and neck pain more common and often more intense. At VSI, our specialists translate cutting-edge…

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VSI Named 2025 Best Orthopedic and PT Practice

VSI, the premier spine center Virginia trusts for comprehensive spinal and orthopedic health, is proud to announce it has been named Best Orthopedic Practice and Best Physical Therapy Practice in Virginia Living magazine’s 2025 Best of Virginia Awards. This honor reflects VSI’s leadership in advanced orthopedic spine care and rehabilitative therapy, benefiting patients across the…

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When Stress Literally Hurts: The Mind-Body Connection

In this special Mental Health Awareness Month episode of the VSI Get Back to Your Life® podcast, two VSI physicians share a compelling discussion on the deep connection between emotional well-being and physical pain. Dr. Ella Akkerman, a neurologist at VSI, brings her expertise in the brain and mental health to this conversation while Dr….

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VSI Doctors Recognized as The Face of Spine Care by Arlington Magazine

VSI is proud to announce that our doctors have been recognized as the “Face of Spine Care” by Arlington Magazine. This honor reflects VSI’s role as a leading authority in spine health in the Northern Virginia region. Being named the “Face of Spine Care” shines a spotlight on our team’s expertise and innovations, and reflects…