Articles & Patient Case Studies

Dr. Mudit Sharma provides insights and advice on spine care, pain management, and minimally invasive procedure and discusses patient case studies.

Artificial Lumbar Disc Surgery

For patients who suffer from chronic back pain, spinal fusion surgery is usually the first surgical option they are willing to consider. As we previously discussed , the purpose of…

Is Your Spine Pain Cancer?

If your back pain is severe enough, it’s completely understanding to think that maybe the origin of your discomfort stems from cancer. While most Americans who suffer from back pain…

Minimally Invasive Procedure: Microdisectomy

“Dr. Sharma was one of the first Neurosurgeons in Northern Virginia to perform a minimally invasive microdisectomy and decompression. Using a band aid incision and minimal dissection, he is able…

Spinal Meningitis

Spinal Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane surrounding your spinal cord, usually caused by an infection. Meningitis can be treated easily if early detection occurs, but if not it…

Spinal Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, more simply known as arthritis, is commonly thought of a disease that affects the joint and bones. While arthritis is manageable, it generally poses some type discomfort or limited…

Minimally Invasive Treatment: Spinal Infections

While we mostly focus on minimally invasive procedures here at Virginia Spine Specialists, we also offer treatment programs for those afflicted by diseases and infections of the spine. Spinal infections…