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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

1 days ago

If you’re facing spine surgery, one question is probably keeping you up at night: “Will I still be able to move the same?”
You’re not alone—most people think spine surgery means giving up motion or living with permanent stiffness. But with the right approach, that doesn’t have to be your story.

In this video, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, spine surgeon at VSI, breaks down a cutting-edge hybrid technique that combines robotic-assisted planning and kyphoplasty to strengthen bone where it matters most, plus preserving motion at L5-S1, one of the most critical joints in your spine.

Why does this matter? 👉 When you lose motion at the base of your spine, the SI joints, hips, and surrounding areas pick up the slack—often leading to more pain, compensation, and degeneration over time. This approach helps prevent that.

Keep watching if you:
- Are an active adult with chronic back pain or disc issues
- Have been told you're not a candidate for disc replacement due to low bone density
- Want to avoid spinal fusion and preserve your mobility

For more educational content and expert insights, visit www.VSISpine.com

Dr. Jazini stands at the forefront of spine surgery as a 2025 Top Doctor, blending technical excellence with heartfelt empathy to support patients on their journey to an improved quality of life. He was recently performed the 100th prodisc® cervical disc replacement surgery; and is the fourth spine surgeon in the United States to achieve this milestone.
To learn more about Dr. Jazini, visit: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-ehsan-jazini/

Follow Dr. Jazini on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_jazini/

#spinesurgery #backsurgery #discreplacement #spinalfusion #kyphoplasty #motionpreservation #lowbackpain #spinemobility #artificialdiscreplacement #lumbarspine #robotics #robioticsurgery #mazor #mazorspine #mazorrobot #prodisc #prodiscL #minimallyinvasivesurgery

How Does Robotic Technology Make Spine Surgery Better? Spine Surgeon Explains

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

1 days ago

Can spine surgery preserve motion instead of take it away? 🤔
VSI Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, uses advanced robotic technology (Mazor robot) and kyphoplasty with bone cement to strengthen the patient's bone density, making artificial disc replacement with prodisc® L implant possible even in complex cases like this one.

This hybrid construct restores lumbosacral motion and protects the spine from stress caused by factors such as arthritis and bone resorption.

#spinesurgery #discreplacement #kyphoplasty #motionpreservation #artificialdiscreplacement #arthroplasty #spinefusion #spinalfusion #robotics #RoboticSurgery #prodisc #bonedesnity #backsurgery #lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief #spine

Spine Surgery without losing motion? 💥

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

5 days ago

In a healthy Bertolotti's joint, a smooth white cartilage layer cushions each movement. Here, that cartilage has worn away, leaving inflamed red bone and causing the grinding “bone-on-bone” pain my patient felt.

When physical therapy or injections don’t provide relief, a Bertolotti’s resection can remove the pain generator and help patients return to their normal lives. If you’ve been told you have Bertolotti’s syndrome, make sure you get a thorough spine evaluation and discuss all your treatment options.

#bertolotti #bertolottisyndrome #bertolottissyndrome #lowbackpain #backpain #chronicpain #fusionvsresection #resectionvsfusion #resectionorfusion #painmanagement #bertolottiresection #spineconditions #medicalmystery #spinespecialist #spinesurgeon

What does a Bertolotti’s bone look like?

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

Propaganda I’m not falling for as a doctor…

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

What Does Medical Gaslighting Look Like?

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

The latest episode of Get Back to Your Life® podcast is now LIVE!

🎧 Check out Ep. 79 — Migraines: More Than a Headache

🎙️ Now streaming everywhere — 🔗 in bio to tune in

#Migraine #migraines #migrainerelief #headache #headacherelief #headacheremedy #headhurts #migraineawareness #migraineandheadacheawarenessmonth

Migraines are much more than just “bad headaches” 🧠 tune in for the full pod episode 🎙️ #migraines

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

Migraines affect more than 1 billion people worldwide, but despite their prevalence, they’re too often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and dismissed as “just a bad headache”. The truth? Migraines are a complex, invisible, and many times disabling neurological disorder.

VSI neurologist Dr. Ella Akkerman brings clarity and compassion to this conversation, breaking down symptoms, triggers and solutions for migraines / migraine sufferers.

Drawing from her vast experiences as a neurologist, mother, and migraine sufferer herself, Dr. Akkerman shares vivid insights into how migraines impact daily life—from the sensory overload to the silent suffering, and why they affect women and children at disproportionately high rates.
From lifestyle strategies and stress management to cutting-edge medications and wearable technologies, Dr. Akkerman offers a hopeful, actionable roadmap for patients ready to reclaim control and live life on their terms.

Keep listening to learn:
- What migraines really feel like, and why they’re so often misunderstood
- Common triggers (like stress, hormones, sleep disruptions, and more)
- Red flags that require urgent medical attention
- The latest in migraine treatments
- How to recognize early warning signs
- Medications, devices, and lifestyle strategies that work

You don’t have to suffer in silence. Help is here. Let this episode be a powerful first step.

More ways to listen to this episode:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-back-to-your-life/id1621538885?i=1000711143733
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nmFLJs3D4fs16rrbUa1zi?si=9e047c7e40db4875

Learn more about Dr. Akkerman: https://spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-ella-akkerman/
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Migraines: More Than a Headache

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

3 weeks ago

Billy Joel’s Brain Condition: VSI Neurologist Explains the Rare Diagnosis Behind Tour Cancellations

When music legend Billy Joel announced he was canceling several shows across North American and the U.K., fans were left wondering: What’s going on?

Board-certified neurologist Dr. Ella Akkerman of VSI joined Merit TV to explain the singer's rare neurological condition behind the cancellations — called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) — how it impacts brain function, and why it’s so often missed or misdiagnosed.

Keep watching to learn:
• What Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is and how it’s often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease
• Early warning signs of NPH, including balance problems, memory loss, and urinary incontinence
• How NPH is diagnosed and treated, including spinal tap testing and brain shunt surgery
• Billy Joel’s diagnosis and treatment path, and what it means for aging brain health and recovery outcomes

Billy Joel’s story brings much-needed awareness to a condition that is often overlooked, but is treatable with timely care.

🔔 Subscribe for more expert insight from VSI’s top specialists.
Learn more at vsispine.com

📲 Follow Dr. Akkerman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsi_neurology/

#BillyJoel #NormalPressureHydrocephalus #NPH #BrainHealth #NeurologyExplained #DrEllaAkkerman #VSI #VirginiaSpineInstitute #NeuroAwareness #MeritTV #TourCancelled #BalanceIssues #MemoryLoss #SpinalTap #Neuroscience #NeurologicalDisorders

Understanding Billy Joel’s Diagnosis: Neurologist Explains

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

3 weeks ago

Tummy time isn’t just for babies anymore… Dr. Mehta joined Fox5 DC to demonstrate how this trending exercise — called Adult Tummy Time — is helping people worldwide relieve their painful symptoms of Tech Neck!

#adulttummytime #tummytime #neckpain #neckpainexercises #neckpainrelief #backpainreliever #workfromhometips

Adult Tummy Time demo to relieve ‘Tech Neck’ neck pain

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