Herniated discs in the neck are often associated with pain and weakness/numbness trailing down the neck, shoulder, and even into the arms. This is a result of nerve compression along the spinal cord and can lead to long-term damage if not managed successfully. If you’ve tried conservative treatment options like rest and physical therapy, spine…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The World’s First Combined Endoscopic and Robotic-Guided Spine Surgery is Performed by Surgeons at VSI Dr. Christopher Good and Dr. Colin Haines, Spine Surgeons at VSI, utilize state-of-the-art technology to perform breakthrough minimally invasive robotic-guided spinal fusion with endoscopic decompression. Reston, VA, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Dr. Christopher Good…
You may know about traditional surgery for neck pain…but have you heard about this latest advance? The two most common surgical recommendations for neck pain are spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement. Each of these surgeries offers a solution for neck pain depending on the patient’s unique condition. Spinal fusions are most applicable for conditions…
Bertolotti Syndrome is an unique cause of low back pain, particularly focused along the waistline slightly off to the side, that is often confused with sacroiliitis. Bertolotti Syndrome is a diagnosis given to someone with symptomatic pain due to a transitional vertebra that is inflamed. Although it is a very rare cause of back pain,…
So your doctor has recommended a spinal fusion surgery – what does that mean? Many people subscribe to the antiquated thought that fusion surgeries are accompanied with long recovery times and pain after surgery. This is no longer true! Join the 21st century and learn about VSI’s advanced minimally invasive surgeries that reduce recovery time and…
A common concern that patients have when discussing spinal surgery is whether they will lose mobility and function after the procedure. This question frequently comes from fear arising from urban myth or historic outcomes from older surgical techniques. Not Your Grandma’s Spine Surgery In modern spinal surgery, the operations are designed to minimize trauma to…
Millions of people experience symptoms related to back or neck pain each year. These symptoms could include tingling, numbness, pins and needles, loss of strength – you name it, someone has felt it. Luckily, as the prevalence of back and neck pain has progressed, so has our understanding of the underlying causes and our ability to treat…
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) is a buzzword often thrown around by doctors and patients seeking the best surgical option for their neck or back pain. And for good reason! MISS offers the same post-surgical benefits as traditional spine surgery, but with much less trauma. Until recently, many surgeons needed to make large incisions which required…
We’ve seen over 100,000 patients at VSI, and many of them have never stepped foot in the OR. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 90% of our patients can be treated non-operatively with physical therapy, spinal injections, regenerative medicine, or a combination of these treatment options. So why would a patient ever need spinal surgery? We’ve compiled the…
For the few people who have a spinal problem that require surgery it can be very difficult to make the decision about which surgical option is right for them. There’s always a balance between wanting to find the smallest procedure with the least pain and the fastest return to a normal life, and making sure…
