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…
As seen in Becker’s Spine Review. On the back of two-year data comparing the M6-C cervical disc with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion published in The Spine Journal, eight surgeons discuss the future of total disc replacement in spine: Becker’s Asks: How do you see disc replacement developing in the next five to 10 years? Colin…
VSI’s Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara has won the 2021 Face of Regenerative Medicine Award in three consecutive years from Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Bharara is a leader in non-surgical treatment for orthopedic and sports pain/injuries. As a leading practitioner in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara redefines non-surgical treatment options for…
BREAKING NEWS–December 2, 2020, Reston, Virginia — Dr. Thomas Schuler performed the first three-level artificial cervical disc replacement in the mid-Atlantic region. His patient had suffered from significant neck pain with headaches for 3 years prior to surgery. The symptoms started to include her arms, with radiating pain, numbness, and tingling. She failed to make…
BREAKING NEWS – November 19, 2020, Reston, Virginia – Dr. Colin Haines utilizes augmented reality (AR) for lumbar fusion surgery, ensuring faster recovery and less pain for patients. In this newsmaking lumbar spinal fusion surgery, Dr. Haines used augmented reality to place the spinal instrumentation. One of the many benefits of utilizing augmented reality in…
BREAKING NEWS – VSI’s spine surgeons are among the first in the world to utilize augmented reality for spine surgeries. Dr. Christopher Good became the first surgeon in the Virginia-DC area, and among the first in the world to use augmented reality in a lumbar fusion surgery on October 9, 2020. On November 4, 2020, Dr….
BREAKING NEWS — Dr. Jazini performed the world’s first hybrid spine surgery using augmented reality — a combined lumbar disc replacement and spinal fusion. The use of augmented reality in this hybrid surgery, and other spine surgeries, makes the procedure even less invasive, meaning a shorter recovery time and less pain in the healing process….
BREAKING NEWS–On November 4, 2020, Dr. Jazini performed the world’s first laminectomy utilizing augmented reality technology. This is an incredible sign for the future of minimally invasive spine surgeries and shows the fast-growing need for augmented reality. This surgical procedure, also known as decompression, creates space and enlarges the spinal canal to relieve pressure on…
VSI is proud to strengthen their reputation of medical leadership in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area as they are recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as Top Doctors 2020. Dr. Good has been recognized with Top Doctor honors by Washingtonian Magazine in consecutive years since 2016. Christopher Good, MD, FACS – Spine Surgeon, VSI Dr. Christopher…
Dr. Niteesh Bharara has been named Washingtonian’s 2020 Face of Regenerative Medicine. As a leading practitioner in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara redefines non-surgical treatment options for active individuals suffering from spine or orthopedic joint, tendon, and ligament conditions. He leads the Mid-Atlantic region in performing effective, natural regenerative therapies such as…
