Lumbar Spinal Fusion & the Conditions it Treats, Explained by Dr. Colin Haines
Tune in as Dr. Haines explains lumbar spinal fusion surgery, and the types of conditions the procedure can treat. Watch the Video on Youtube
Lumbar Disc Replacement: An Advanced Treatment For Extreme Low Back Pain
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 Scoliosis Patient’s Success Story Featured On WUSA9
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…
12 Spooky Myths About Your Spine
Myth #1: The Cracking in my Neck and Back is Dangerous Fact: No, the cracking sound is actually the joint fluid within the individual joints in the neck and back that are being suddenly shifted from one area to the other; similar to what happens when you “crack your knuckles”. Myth #2: Having an MRI…
Dr. Schuler Performs First M6-C™ Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement In DC-Metro Region
Dr. Thomas Schuler (VSI) Performs First Patient Implant in Metro-DC Region of the Next-Generation M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc: The M6-C Disc is the Only Artificial Disc Available in the US That Offers Compression Like a Natural Disc. VSI announces the first implant in DC-metro region of a patient with the M6-C™ artificial cervical disc. Dr. Thomas…
Minimally Invasive Options For Spinal Stenosis In The Lower Back
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? The spinal canal is the hollow passage formed by the spine, through which the spinal cord travels. Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the portion of the spinal cord in the lower spine (lumbar region) being pinched in the canal (stenosis). What Are the Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? When lumbar spinal stenosis…
Advances In Motion-Preserving Treatments For Neck Pain
Dr. Thomas Schuler, Founder of VSI discusses the evolution of spinal healthcare and the latest surgical advances and technology breakthroughs. Individuals who suffer with neck pain or cervical spine conditions can now receive more minimally invasive treatment that preserve range of motion. The benefit to patients: faster recovery times and patients regain their quality of life! Click…
The Journey To Spinal Health: As Told By Three Patients Of VSI
Follow the inspiring journey of three VSI patients who suffered with back pain, and through the most advanced non-surgical and surgical spine treatments have gained an improved quality of life! Meet Scott: Scott experienced a traumatic injury as a result of a car accident when he was hit by a drunk driver. The result was immense…
3 Ways To Avoid Muscle Cutting During Spine Surgery
As a spine surgeon, I strive to use the most advanced technology and methods when performing surgeries. By using these advancements, spine surgery has become less invasive with quicker and better recovery. What Causes the Pain After Surgery? The traditional way of spinal surgery involves cutting the large back muscles. Once your muscle has been…
Ask The Expert: What Is A Spinal Fusion?
Your physician has mentioned you might need a spinal fusion surgery – what does that mean? Many people still have a perceived notion that a spinal fusion surgery is an open-back surgery, with a long recovery time and pain after surgery. This is no longer true! VSI’s advanced technology with minimally invasive surgeries have reduced recovery time…
