Dr. Jazini performing 4-level disc replacement surgery

Unveiling a Revolutionary Breakthrough in Spine Surgery: VSI Performs First Ever 4-Level Disc Replacement using Personalized Combination of ProDisc® C Vivo and ProDisc® C SK

ByGrace James

RESTON, VA, June 26, 2023 – The field of spine surgery is witnessing remarkable advancements with the introduction of state-of-the-art technology for custom disc replacement, revolutionizing the repair of four levels in the cervical spine. A groundbreaking achievement was recently accomplished as the first-ever 4-Level ProDisc Replacement, combining Centinel Spine‘s Prodisc®C Vivo and Prodisc®C SK, was…

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VSI Sets New Milestone with Successful Prone Lateral Spine Surgery

ByGrace James

Reston, VA – June 26, 2023 – VSI, a leading medical facility specializing in spine surgery, proudly announces the completion of its first-ever prone lateral spine surgery. Led by renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. William Kemp, this groundbreaking procedure exemplifies the ongoing advancements in modern medicine, making spine surgery safer, more efficient, and easier to recover from…

Is It Possible To Live Pain-free With Bertolotti’s Syndrome?

Is It Possible To Live Pain-free With Bertolotti’s Syndrome?

ByGrace James

Bertolotti’s Syndrome (BS) is rare — with research showing it affects just 4–8% of the population. But it’s something we are both very familiar with as spine surgeons because it’s a cause of low back pain in young patients. Word of mouth referrals are strong among those who have Bertolotti’s because knowledge about the condition…

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U.S. Spine Surgeons Earn Top International Award

ByGrace James

RESTON, VIRGINIA – April 3, 2023 – Spine surgeons Ehsan Jazini, MD, Christopher Good, MD, Thomas Schuler, MD, and Colin Haines, MD of the VSI in Reston, VA, are being honored by the Global Spine Journal with its 2022 Best Paper Award for their research on augmented reality(AR). The Journal’s Editor-in-Chief has announced the paper…

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From Sex To Suicide – How Deeply Back Pain Can Impact Your Life

ByGrace James

When newlywed Valeria came to see me at the age of 28, she was not living the life she had expected or dreamed. A once incredibly active professional, she had been sidelined by intense and chronic pain after hurting her back while exercising with weights at home during the pandemic. Her pain was so severe,…

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Medical Mystery: One Mom’s Comeback Story

ByGrace James

When you’re a mom, chronic pain is especially tough robbing you of the things and people you love.  Paula was a fitness enthusiast who ran and cycled with her family. Then, Paula underwent back surgery, and nothing went as planned. The unsuccessful surgery relegated Paula to a walker — until she found a doctor willing…

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Medical Research Findings: Reducing Opioids After Back Surgery

ByGrace James

Many people will need back surgery at some point in their lives and figuring out the right amount of opioid pain medication to prescribe patients so they don’t have a bunch of pills left over – is trickier than you think. We’re tackling this issue today with doctors trying to drive important change including Spine…