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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

1 days ago

If you’ve been diagnosed with Bertolotti syndrome, or suspect it may be the source of your pain, this episode is your lifeline. Whether you're searching for treatment options, understanding what a Bertolotti resection surgery is, or wondering why your chronic low back pain has been dismissed for years, this doctor-patient conversation delivers real answers.

Dr. Colin Haines, a nationally recognized spine surgeon and one of the few true experts in Bertolotti syndrome, joins us to explain this misunderstood condition, caused by a pseudoarticulation between the L5 transverse process and sacrum, and why so many patients are misdiagnosed or ignored.
You'll also hear from Janel, a patient who endured years of unrelenting pain, countless failed treatments, and emotional exhaustion until she found Dr. Haines. Her journey from hopelessness to healing through personalized diagnosis and a successful Bertolotti resection procedure is proof that hope is not lost.

🔎 What you’ll learn:
- How Bertolotti syndrome causes lower back and leg pain
- Why it’s often overlooked by doctors
- The difference between fusion vs. resection surgery
- How to identify red flags and advocate for yourself
- What recovery and life after resection surgery can look like

Curious about Bertolotti resection surgery? Visit: https://spinemd.com/treatment/bertolotti-resection/

Whether you're desperate for a second opinion, searching for new pain-relief solutions, or looking for a Bertolotti syndrome specialist, this episode will empower you with knowledge, resources, and the reminder: you are not alone - and your pain is real.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
🖥️ For more information and patient stories, visit https://www.vsispine.com

Learn more about Dr. Haines: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-colin-haines/
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#bertolottissyndrome #bertolotti #bertolottisyndrome #pseudoarticulation #backpain #lowbackpain #medicalmystery #painrelief #spinesurgery #resectionsurgery #spinespecialist

The Bertolotti Breakthrough: From Suffering to Solution

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

1 weeks ago

Why Disc Replacement Surgery Is Worth the Extra Work | Dr. Ehsan Jazini Explains

As Seen on Dr. Keith Brassfield's podcast -- watch their full conversation here: https://youtu.be/eWMs6gY5Ja8?si=rRGXdFCDCuRGz_uF

In this video, Dr. Jazini, Spine Surgeon, shares the driving force behind his approach to Artificial Disc Replacement surgery and why he believes motion preservation is worth the extra effort.

He discusses how he uses latest technologies, surgical techniques, and individualized strategies to allow more and more patients to preserve their natural range motion and relieve their painful symptoms through disc replacement, even when fusion might seem like the "easy" answer.

🔗 Learn more about custom disc replacement surgery at vsispine.com

🎥 Watch Dr. Jazini’s behind-the-scenes explain his recent milestone using a custom combination of Prodisc® Vivo and Prodisc® Nova disc replacement implants here: https://youtube.com/shorts/tNtMExJSBM8?feature=share

#spinesurgery #discreplacement #artificialdiscreplacement #prodisc #spine

Why Choose Disc Replacement over Spinal Fusion?

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

1 weeks ago

Considering disc replacement surgery? Wondering which implant is best for your spine?

Dr. Ehsan Jazini, VSI Spine Surgeon, discusses the key factors he takes into consideration before recommending disc replacement surgery: spinal anatomy, bone density, motion goals, and more. He also touches on the importance of tailoring each disc implant according to each level of the patient's spine AND according to the patient's individual lifestyle and goals.

👉 Dr. Jazini is a national leader in motion-preserving spine surgery and recently became the first surgeon to perform cervical disc replacement surgery using a customized combination of the Prodisc® Vivo and Prodisc® Nova implants. View the press release here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/groundbreaking-spine-surgery-performed-by-dr-ehsan-jazini-marks-new-era-in-motion-preserving-procedures-302490458.html

🔗 Learn more about custom disc replacement surgery at vsispine.com

Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/eWMs6gY5Ja8?si=rRGXdFCDCuRGz_uF

#spinesurgery #discreplacement #artificialdiscreplacement #motionpreservation #prodisc

How to Choose the Right Artificial Disc Implant | Surgeon Explains #spinesurgery #discreplacement

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

VSI spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini just performed the first U.S. custom cervical disc replacement using a hybrid of prodisc® C Nova + prodisc® C VIVO, restoring motion across three neck levels that would normally be fused.

Results: 30-40% more neck mobility, return to desk work in 1 week, low-impact exercise in 2-4 weeks, and freedom from the lifelong limits of fusion surgery.

Read the News Release here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/groundbreaking-spine-surgery-performed-by-dr-ehsan-jazini-marks-new-era-in-motion-preserving-procedures-302490458.html

About Dr. Jazini:
Dr. Ehsan Jazini is a board-certified spine surgeon who earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center with additional training in shock trauma. He completed spine surgery fellowships at Norton-Leatherman Spine Center Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital. Dr. Jazini is recognized among the Top 4 Disc Replacement Surgeons in the United States and recently performed his 100th prodisc® cervical disc replacement surgery; and is the fourth spine surgeon in the United States to achieve this milestone

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

#discreplacement #artificialdiscreplacement #cervicalspine #neckpainrelief #prodisc #kyphosis #spinesurgery

Groundbreaking Disc Replacement Spine Surgery

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

Are back pain and neck pain sabotaging your golf game? You’re not alone.

Stiffness. Numb fingers. Lost yardage. That creeping fear you’ll have to give up the sport you love. For too many men, golf becomes painful, but surgery sounds too extreme. Living with pain feels easier… until it isn’t.

Meet Cade. He dealt with years of neck pain, radiating numbness through his arm and fingertips, and limited movement, all which stole the joy from his golf game. He couldn’t lift his arm above shoulder height. He felt stuck. And like many men, he kept waiting for it to improve on its own.

That was, until he discovered Spine Surgeon Dr. Colin Haines at VSI. After a 2-level Cervical Disc Replacement, Cade’s life changed. Now, he’s not only back to golfing, he's playing better than ever—shooting scores under 80 for the first time in his life.

In this special Men's Health Month video, Dr. Haines and Cade meet up at a local golf course to talk about what life is like now after Cervical Disc Replacement.

If you’ve been wondering...
- What it’s like to live with chronic neck or back pain as a golfer
- The signs it’s time to stop “just dealing with it”
- What recovery from disc replacement really looks like
- How mobility, power, and confidence can come back after surgery

Then this video is for you!
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👉 Read more about Cade's story here: https://spinemd.com/resources/blog/golf-pain-free-this-summer/

🔗To learn more about disc replacement and expert spine care at VSI: www.vsispine.com

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About Dr. Haines:
Dr. Colin Haines is a board-certified spine surgeon and earned his medical degree at University of Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Haines completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The George Washington University Hospital and a spine surgery fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Haines performed the world’s first combined endoscopic and robot-guided spine surgery. His patient success has earned him national features on The Today Show, Buzzfeed, and Top Doctor recognition in consecutive years.

#Gofling #Golftips #NeckPainrelief #nackpain #neckpaintips #backpain #discreplacement #artificialdiscreplacement #cervicaldiscreplacement #cervicalspine #GolfAfterSurgery #menshealth #menshealthweek

Golfing After Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

3 weeks ago

Scoliosis expert Dr. Ehsan Jazini explains how modern technology is updating an old treatment to offer patients more personalized options and a way to return to life as they remember before their scoliosis diagnosis.

Scoliosis surgery has entered a new era, and it looks nothing like the story you’ve heard.
What if your spine surgeon could custom-design scoliosis correction surgery for your unique anatomy? That’s the reality for VSI® patients today who have pioneered the latest breakthroughs in surgical technology to provide ultra-customized scoliosis surgery solutions.

Scoliosis surgery doesn't have to mean full-body casts, braces, and months of bed rest. There's a new, far more advanced approach that’s changing everything.
Think of it like the difference between buying running shoes off the shelf and having a pair of custom-made orthotics made that mold to the unique shape and size of your foot.

June is National Scoliosis Month, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini, world-renowned spine surgeon at the forefront of scoliosis reconstruction innovation, shares how today’s most advanced technologies, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), are revolutionizing treatment for patients diagnosed with scoliosis.

But for Dr. Jazini, his passion for advancing the field of spine surgery is personal. After witnessing his brother survive a catastrophic car accident during childhood that left him with lifelong spinal injuries, Dr. Jazini found his calling: to provide more effective treatments for complex spine conditions like scoliosis. To do so, he has traveled worldwide, learning and helping to develop new technologies like AI and AR to plan each step of surgery with unmatched accuracy and help patients recover faster and safer than ever before.

Tune in to learn:
The personal experience that drives Dr. Jazini’s passion for better care
How scoliosis surgery is being personalized through AI & AR
What makes this approach so different from traditional methods
What does Scoliosis Surgery recovery look like today
Why most surgeons aren’t using this technology yet (and why that matters)
How you can find the clarity, hope, and healing you’ve been longing for
If you’re navigating scoliosis care for yourself or someone you love, this episode will reshape what you thought you knew, giving you the confidence you need to move forward.
🔗 To learn more about modern scoliosis care at VSI, 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.
To learn more about Dr. Jazini's surgical excellence, visit: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-ehsan-jazini/

📲 Follow Dr. Jazini on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_jazini/
#Scoliosis #ScoliosisMonth #ScoliosisSurgery #ArtificialIntelligence #AugmentedReality #BackSurgery #SpineSurgery #ScoliosisRecovery

Next-Gen Scoliosis Surgery: AI Customization, Spine Surgeon Explains

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

4 weeks 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)

4 weeks 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)

4 weeks 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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