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Dr. Good Explains Why Preserving the Motion in Your Spine is Very Important

Spine Surgeon Dr. Good explains why preserving the motion in our spines is important, and he answers the following questions: – How do your discs move? – How Disc Replacement Spine Surgery keeps the spine moving? – And how is Disc Replacement Surgery performed? Watch the Video on Youtube

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Dr. Good Analyzes X-rays of a Three-Level Hybrid Cervical Surgery

Hybrid spine surgery is an innovative surgical technique which joins the stability of a spinal fusion with the mobility of an artificial disc replacement. Dr. Good, Spine Surgeon at VSI, uses x-rays to break down a three-level hybrid surgery, and why it’s important for patients to receive a customized treatment plan for their spine. Watch the…

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Ask the Expert: How Long Does a Disc Replacement Last?

Thanks to modern technological evolution, enhanced surgical techniques, and improved physician knowledge; today more than ever before, we are better at restoring our patients to full and active lifestyles with the least short- and long-term problems. Dr. Good, Spine Surgeon, shares how long a disc replacement will last, and how disc replacements can help protect…

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Have Questions About Recovery After Disc Replacement Surgery? Dr. Good Answers Those Questions.

Disc replacements provide the benefits of improving range of motion and flexibility after surgery and potentially decrease the risk for additional issues and surgeries in the future. This groundbreaking surgical method combined with advanced technology allows us to offer more effective treatment options than were available in the past. Spine Surgeon Dr. Good walks through…

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What Is a Disc Replacement?

Disc replacement surgery can be used as an alternative to spinal fusion or in conjunction with spinal fusion (hybrid). The artificial disc mimics the structure and movement of a natural human disc and preserves the natural motion of the spine (backward, forward, and side to side).  Dr. Haines answers patients’ most common questions about disc replacement surgery, including:…

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Women, Don’t Put Your Health on Back Burner

Fox 5 DC Covers: WOMEN – DON’T PUT YOUR HEALTH ON THE ‘BACK’ BURNER New research shows women are avoiding doctor’s appointments and ignoring pain more now, during the pandemic than ever before. Dr. Haines explains why that has dangerous implications for back and neck health. “Data shows that women aren’t seeking help during the…

Golfer Overcomes Neck Condition with Disc Replacement Surgery and is Back on the Course Pain-Free

Golfer Overcomes Neck Condition with Disc Replacement Surgery and is Back on the Course Pain-Free

The sun is out, temperatures are up, and for many people – that means it’s time to hit the golf course. Nearly 25 million people are golfing every year. With the repetitive swinging and twisting that’s required for 18 holes, 60% of golfers say they’re playing with injuries, and many of them are finding that pain…

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How An OBGYN Went From Lifelong Chronic Back Pain to Pain-Free Through Spinal Fusion Surgery

Dr. Neda Hashemi of Reston Women’s Center in Reston, Virginia thought having severe low back pain symptoms was “normal” her entire life until a CT scan identified a congenital defect in her spine. After finding Dr. Good at VSI, a spinal fusion was determined the right treatment to get Neda from taking an Advil every…