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Discography: A Diagnostic Procedure For Locating Your Pain

You’ve lived with a long history of back pain, and recently have been diagnosed with a spinal condition. In order for a spine specialist to determine the optimal treatment plan for you, they’ll need to identify the source of your pain. An effective way of doing this is by performing a discography. What is a Discography? An…

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What Role Do X-Rays Play In Diagnosing Spinal Conditions?

There is not a day that goes by that our spine specialists don’t view multiple x-rays on every patient, and often find ourselves explaining the importance of x-rays to our patients. So what’s the deal? Why are orthopedists so focused on the x-rays? The answers are simple! Here’s what you need to know: Why Are…

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As Seen On WDVM: New Robot Technology Changes Spine Surgery

More From Northern Virginia RESTON, Va. – In November, The FDA Approved New Technology To Help Surgeons Improve Accuracy During Spinal Surgery, And A Doctor In Reston Is The First In The World To Use The Robot-Assisted System. It’s Called Mazor X Stealth Edition And It Combines Three Systems Together To Help Improve Accuracy And Safety….

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As Seen On Fox 5 News: Most Advanced Robotic Spine Surgery

VSI spine surgeons are the first in the world to perform surgery using a robotic device known as the Mazor X™ Stealth Edition. The device is a game changer for the millions of patients suffering from back problems, including scoliosis and other spine conditions; it also means increased safety for surgeons. Additional Media Features On…

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World’s First Mazor X™ Stealth Edition Surgery Performed By Dr. Good

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FIRST PATIENT IN THE WORLD TO RECEIVE BREAKTHROUGH ROBOTIC SPINE SURGERY BY VSI Spine Surgeons Dr. Christopher Good and Dr. Colin Haines utilize most advanced robotic guidance system to perform complex scoliosis correction surgery RESTON, VIRGINIA – January 25, 2019 VSI surgeons are the first in the world to perform surgery…

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Dr. Good Quoted In World Robotics News

Medtronic Aims to Integrate Robotics to Make Spine Surgery More Predictable and Transform Outcomes for Hospitals, Surgeons and Patients DUBLIN, Ireland – December 19, 2018 – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mazor Robotics (NASDAQ: MZOR, TASE:MZOR.TZ). Under the terms of the acquisition agreement announced on September 20, 2018, Mazor…

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VSI’s Growing Robotics Program Supported By Acquisition Of 2nd Mazor X System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – DECEMBER 12, 2018: VSI Spine Surgeon and head of robotics program Dr. Christopher Good earned national recognition for his involvement in the expansion of Reston Hospital Center’s robotics program. Considered a world expert in robotics, Dr. Good has spearheaded the use of Mazor X robotic technology for nearly a decade to…

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Dr. Good Shares Exciting Results From First Robotic Clinical Trial

BREAKING NEWS! Dr. Good is proud to announce the results from the first multi-center prospective study of robotic-guided spine surgery. A group of 10 physicians from nine U.S. states have investigated the clinical outcomes of nearly 500 patients to provide scientific evidence of the benefits of using Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance Guidance System in spine surgery. “The…

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Dr. Good Honored As 2018 Top Doctor By Washingtonian Magazine

Dr. Christopher Good’s passion for spine surgery began at an early age when his father suffered a traumatic spinal injury. This life-changing event inspired Dr. Good to specialize in the treatment of complex spinal conditions and his expertise extends to all types of spine care including degenerative conditions, athletic injuries, minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis correction,…

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Dr. Good Joins Esteemed Faculty Presenting On Advances In Robotics

Over 400 medical professionals, including 150 surgeons traveling nationally and internationally, gathered in Times Square, New York City for the premier spinal deformity event of the year. Dr. Good (Spinal Surgeon, VSI) was selected as a member of the esteemed faculty for Medtronic’s “Skull to Sacrum” symposium. As a pioneer and a world expert in…