Bertolotti Syndrome is when the bottom lumbar vertebra, also known as L5, grows extra bone that rubs against the sacrum, or the bottom part of the functional spine. This is a commonly misdiagnosed condition, largely because imaging doesn’t always tell the full picture. Very commonly, people without back pain may have the imaging characteristics of…
VSI is leading the evolution of modern spine surgery by pioneering game-changing treatments that have helped millions of patients around the world. We are proud to have earned national and international recognition for our surgical firsts, as our spine surgeons use state-of-the-art technology and modern, minimally-invasive surgical techniques to improve the lives of their patients. Through our surgeons’…
Discs are the soft tissue cushions in your spine that allow for motion. They can degenerate due to life’s aging process causing bulging which can put pressure on the nearby spinal cord or nerves. This nerve compression can often cause symptoms that may include pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the neck, shoulders, or arms. Cervical…
The phrase “you need spine surgery” can be a scary phrase for some people to hear. Fortunately, through the development of modern techniques and technologies, today’s spine surgeons can vastly improve their patient’s quality of life with surgery. Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon at VSI, shares his expertise on neck surgery, and what the best options are…
An artificial disc replacement is a type of spine surgery in which a spine surgeon removes the damaged disc and replaces it with an artificial disc that closely mimics the natural human disc and allows for the natural motion of the spine. Disc replacements provide the benefits of improving range of motion and flexibility after surgery and…
Dr. Good uses x-rays to break down what lumbar disc replacement surgery is, and why it’s important for preserving motion within the spine. Watch the Video on Youtube
Dr. Good uses x-rays and an MRI to break down what lumbar hybrid spine surgery is, how disc replacements and fusions can work together, and why it is so important to receive customized care for your spine. Watch the Video on Youtube
Dr. Good, Spine Surgeon, explains what Spondylolisthesis is, how it affects your spine, and how both Disc Replacement and Spine Fusion Surgery can be viable options for someone diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis. Watch the Video on Youtube
As an example of Virginia Spine Institute’s customized care, Spine Surgeon Dr. Good shares an x-ray of a one level anterior cervical fusion. He explains how this surgery is performed, and how this is just one surgical option among the different customized treatments we can provide for your neck or back pain. Watch the Video…
Spine Surgeon Dr. Good explains how this belief couldn’t be further from the truth. VSI is internationally recognized as a leader in multi-level disc replacement surgery. Learn why you don’t need to travel overseas for spine surgery. Watch the Video on Youtube
