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VSI Surgeons Consulted by WTOP News on Augmented Reality

Highly innovative spine surgery isn’t a thing of the future; it’s happening right here at VSI. WTOP consulted VSI’s very own Augmented Reality (AR) pioneers, Dr. Good and Dr. Jazini, to dive into the benefits of augmented reality and how it has completely changed the game for modern spine surgery. This cutting edge, minimally invasive…

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World Obesity Day: Discover the Correlation Between BMI and Serious Health Implications & Back Pain

Are you one of the 71 million Americans who have experienced weight gain in the pandemic? Dr. Haines and Dr. Psyher discusses the health risks associated with increased weight (and BMI) including added stress on your spine. Before these warning signs creep up, take control of your weight using these simple tips and motivation from…

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As Seen on ABC News: VSI Among 1st in World to Perform Augmented Reality Surgery

VSI’s Dr. Christopher Good was among the first in the world to perform an Augmented Reality spine surgery on his patient, Trent. This new technology allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures which means less time recovering and less pain for the patient. Similar to a real-time GPS, this “see-through” surgery lets surgeons know exactly…

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FOX5 DC Features Dr. Good’s First Augmented Reality Spine Surgery in Virginia-DC Region

On October 8, 2020 Dr. Good used the groundbreaking technology to perform a lumbar fusion surgery on a 43-year-old male patient. The AR “Xvision”system, made by Augmedics, makes it possible for surgeons to visualize a patient’s 3D spinal anatomy during surgery – almost like they have ‘x-ray vision.’ This groundbreaking new technology is the first…

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Dr. Jazini Shares on Modern Recovery From Spine Surgery

When people have a back injury, they’re often concerned they won’t ever get better. But, modern spinal healthcare is one of the great advances over the past decade. Whether it’s through robotic surgery, stem cell therapies or minimally invasive procedures, people are getting better faster, spending less time in the hospital, and getting back to their lives more quickly….