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As Seen on Fox5 DC: Solving a Medical Mystery — Bertolotti Syndrome

Authored by: Dr. Colin Haines

October 4, 2023

When debilitating back pain began to impact Maggie’s ability to cheer and attend school, she sought help from VSI. After diagnosis and successful treatment for what Dr. Haines discovered to be Bertolotti Syndrome, Maggie is now back doing what she loves as a cheerleader for Clemson University.

Dr. Colin Haines, Spine Surgeon; and his patient, Maggie Lang, share Maggie’s medical mystery journey with Fox5 DC.

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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.

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