VSI Research on Augmented Reality-Assisted Spine Surgery: An Early Experience Demonstrating Safety and Accuracy with 218 Screws

VSI Research on Augmented Reality-Assisted Spine Surgery: An Early Experience Demonstrating Safety and Accuracy with 218 Screws

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

Introduction: Accurate pedicle screw placement is crucial to achieving stable posterior fixation and avoiding complications in spinal surgery. There is growing interest in the use of augmented reality (AR) navigation in spine surgery as an alternative to the current approaches: traditional navigation, robotic-guidance, fluoroscopic-guidance, and freehand. Augmented reality systems are capable of projecting patient anatomy directly…

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DC News Now: VSI Doctors Tackle Opioid Epidemic Head-On

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

RESTON, Va. (DC News Now) — According to the CDC, over 140,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2021. That’s an increase of over 24,000 from the year before. With the issue continually increasing, a team of doctors at the VSI conducted their own research to decrease the amount of prescription opioids being put into…

As Seen On Fox5 DC: Everything You Need To Know About Vampire Facials

As Seen On Fox5 DC: Everything You Need To Know About Vampire Facials

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Authored by: Dr. Thomas Nguyen

Vampire facials – sound weird? It’s not just a Halloween fad, this is something we do all year long. Let’s face it, everyone wants to look younger including Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, and other popular Hollywood stars who have made this natural aesthetic rejuvenation procedure more mainstream. Vampire Facials utilize the power of the human…

As Featured On ABC7 News: Groundbreaking Research To Prevent Opioid Overuse After Surgery

As Featured On ABC7 News: Groundbreaking Research To Prevent Opioid Overuse After Surgery

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

In anticipation of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (October 29th), ABC7 highlighted two new research studies from spine surgeons at VSI in Reston, VA that uncover groundbreaking research that will help set new prescription guidelines to protect surgery patients from risks of opioid addiction and overdose. According to the (FDA), prescription opioid…

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VSI Physicians Recognized as Washington’s Top Doctors of 2022

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

VSI doctors, Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, and Dr. Colin Haines have all been recognized by Modern Luxury’s Medicine + Doctors of Washington Magazine as Washington’s Top Doctors of 2022. Medicine + Doctors of Washington Magazine delivers insightful medical news, business features, health expert profiles, and the latest technologies and innovations in…

ABC7 News Feature: Dr. Haines Shares Tips to Prevent Back Pain While Parenting
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ABC7 News Feature: Dr. Haines Shares Tips to Prevent Back Pain While Parenting

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Authored by: Dr. Colin Haines

 Washington ABC7 — June is National Men’s Health Month and we are dealing with a problem that impacts millions every year, back pain. Dr. Colin Haines, a Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute joined us to discuss back pain. Dr. Haines, great to have you back with us on the show, and who’s that…

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Four VSI Surgeons Named ‘Top 50 Spine Surgeons in the Nation’

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini are recognized among an esteemed group of top national spine experts to serve on the National Spine Health Foundation Medical and Scientific Board. RESTON, Va., May 12. 2022 – Four spine surgeons from VSI in Reston, Virginia, join recognized leaders in the…

ABC7 Feature: Recovering from back surgery, local Air Force veteran to compete in Invictus Games
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ABC7 Feature: Recovering from back surgery, local Air Force veteran to compete in Invictus Games

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

 RESTON, Va. (7News) — A West Virginia Air Force veteran is set to compete in the Invictus games just months after recovering from a back surgery. Doctors said she could barley walk or live a normal life without pain just two years ago. Just by looking at her, you would never know the struggles Heather…

VSI Pioneers Research on Opioid Utilization After Elective Spine Surgery

VSI Pioneers Research on Opioid Utilization After Elective Spine Surgery

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

The spine surgeons at VSI are proud to share their incredible findings on the use of opioids after spine surgery. With the advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery and modernized Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) the great news is that patients have less pain and take less pain medication after surgery than ever before.  Patients who had…

VSI Marks 30-Year Anniversary of Improving Lives

VSI Marks 30-Year Anniversary of Improving Lives

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Authored by: Dr. Thomas Schuler

What were you doing in 1992? More importantly, how has your life transformed since then? In 1992, Dr. Thomas Schuler founded the VSI to create the first comprehensive spine center. Over the past 30 years, we have grown from a one-physician practice into an international destination for the best spine care. It’s incredible when you…