Virginia Spine Care | James M. Leipzig

09/18/2020

Research shows that patients who undergo Mazor X robotic spine surgery experience faster recovery, reduced postoperative pain and lowered complication rates. As an early adopter, Virginia Spine Care has also noted improved surgical accuracy, smaller incisions and less exposure to radiation as additional benefits of this innovation. Learn more:

In 2018, Virginia Spine Care became the first Southwest Virginia practice to offer Mazor X robotic spine surgery following Dr. Leipzig’s extensive training in this revolutionary robot-navigated system. In that time, Dr. Leipzig has completed more than 150 robot-guided pedicle screw placements and ...

07/06/2020

Patients with herniated lumbar discs who chose surgery may experience a faster recovery, but both surgical and nonsurgical patients eventually show long-term abilities to work and be active. If you're looking for management strategies or are concerned about disc herniation symptoms, contact our spine care office today to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Leipzig is a board-certified Virginia spine surgeon with over two decades of experience. He specializes in procedures including robotic spine surgery, microsurgical lumbar surgery, disc arthroplasty, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please con...

05/29/2020

Minimally-invasive spinal procedures have made surgery less painful and far more effective than ever before. Our 41st robotic procedure perfectly exemplifies why we invest in these advancements: to greatly improve the quality of lives of our patients.

Dr. Leipzig is a board-certified Virginia spine surgeon with over two decades of experience. He treats spinal stenosis, specializing in procedures like minimally invasive lumbar laminoplasty, microsurgical lumbar surgery, robotic spine surgery, disc arthroplasty, and more. Minimally-Invasive Spine S...

08/16/2019

What comes after spine surgery? While modern advancements and minimally invasive procedures have made spinal surgery less painful and more efficient than ever before, proper recovery and rehabilitation are essential for positive outcomes.

Dr. Leipzig is a board-certified Virginia spine surgeon with over two decades of experience. For more information about spinal surgery prep, post-operative instructions, robotic spine surgery, and any other spine-related questions, contact Dr. Leipzig at our spine care office today. What comes after...

05/03/2019

Discs in the spine support our upper body through everyday life, allowing us to bend and twist with ease. However, when these discs herniate it can lead to a variety of symptoms or none at all. So, how can you tell if you have a herniated disc? Find out here:

Dr. Leipzig is a board-certified Virginia spine surgeon with over two decades of experience. He specializes in procedures including robotic spine surgery, microsurgical lumbar surgery, disc arthroplasty, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please con...

03/28/2019

70% of people will have a severe episode of back pain in their lifetime, yet 85% of these cases show normal test results. Watch Dr. Leipzig’s interview with Josh Birch WDBJ7 on WDBJ7 to learn about the signs of non-specific back pain, how to manage this discomfort and possible treatment options:

Virginia spine surgeon, Dr. Leipzig, was recently interviewed by local news station, WZBJ24, on the topic of diagnosing back pain and the ways to treat it. In the interview, which you can watch in full below, Dr. Leipzig states that 70% of people will have a severe episode of back pain in their life...

11/01/2018

The Mazor X Robotic Guidance Platform launched almost a month ago, and Virginia Spine Care is one of only five locations in the state to offer this robotic system! To learn more about Mazor X and how Dr. Leipzig is utilizing this guidance platform, watch his interviews:

The Mazor X Robotic Guidance Platform launched almost a month ago, and Dr. Leipzig was recently interviewed about this sophisticated, new advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery. Virginia Spine Care is one of only five locations in the state to offer this robotic system. “I think it’s a ...

08/14/2018

We are proud to offer greater precision with the first robotic spine surgery program in Southwest Virginia! In freehand spine surgeries, about 90% of implants are placed accurately. Mazor X has allowed this number to drastically rise, with success rates between 98-99%.

Thanks to technological advancements, minimally invasive spine surgery is continuously becoming more sophisticated. New techniques are leading to higher success rates and fewer complications. Mazor X is a guidance system that allows an exclusive group of surgeons in the United States to digitally pl...

08/13/2018

Dr. Leipzig gave a talk last week on "Own the Bone" and preventable solutions for osteoporosis. Through Own the Bone, Dr. Leipzig and other medical experts are able to use their knowledge to give back to the community and help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
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