Patients frequently come to me at their initial consultation inquiring about having a spinal fusion surgery. One important aspect that I often educate my patients on is that there are many types of spinal fusions – and they’re not all created equal! One of the many types is called a “lateral lumbar interbody fusion.” So…
If you asked someone the question ‘why do you do rehabilitation after spine surgery?’, you would probably get an answer within 30 seconds. It’s pretty common knowledge that after any type of orthopedic surgery, it is essential to undergo rehabilitation to restrengthen the areas of your body that were affected by surgery. But what most…
With 80% of all Americans dealing with back pain sometime in their life, it is not surprising that spinal conditions and spine surgery are widely sought after topics for information and answers. When looking through those findings, there are many misconceptions about spine conditions and the need for surgery vs. non-operative measures like regenerative medicine….
Through a modern approach, robot-guided spine surgery, Barbara is back to living her active life! Watch the Video on Youtube
Tune in as Dr. Good explains the modern advancements of robotics and technology in spine surgery. Watch the Video on Youtube
Tune in as Dr. Christopher Good shares common reasons to visit a Spine Surgeon. Watch the Video on Youtube
Treatment for adult scoliosis is becoming more prevalent as individuals strive to live longer and healthier lives. Many adults in their 30s and 40s who avoided treatment earlier in life are now noticing physical changes in posture and balance common of scoliosis. In an era where patients gain the majority of their information from online resources, it’s…
Tune in as Dr. Haines explains lumbar spinal fusion surgery, and the types of conditions the procedure can treat. Watch the Video on Youtube
Painful discs and pinched nerves in the low back are unfortunately very common. While a spinal specialist is typically able to help you get better without surgery, there are many people who ultimately do need a surgical fix. Fortunately, there are many types of procedures to help you get back to the life you love….
VSI patient, 59-year old Barbara Jones tells her story on WUSA9. She has dealt with scoliosis as a young child through adulthood. She underwent spine surgery at age 15 with Harrington rods. She recently developed a pain flair that persisted 24-7. She sought the advice of scoliosis expert Dr. Good and learned she had advanced…
