Advancing Endoscopic Spine Surgery
SCOPESPINE
Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Precise. Small Incisions. Less Pain
MARYLAND | VIRGINIA | WASHINGTON DC
WHAT IS ENDOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY?
Minimally Invasive
The procedure uses a camera attached to a slender tube called an endoscope. Minimal damage to muscle and tissues.
Small Incisions
Uses a smaller incision than "laser" or "ultrasonic" spinal surgeries. Incision is less than 1cm, smaller than a dime.
Candidates
Used for treating herniated discs and spinal stenosis. This is an option for patients suffering from back and leg pain.
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE VIDEO
This video highlights the basic steps:
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Surgeon targets the disc.
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Muscles are dilated instead of being cut.
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The endoscope is inserted
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The surgery is performed on a video screen
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Through the endoscope, the surgeon can pass instruments to remove disc herniations or bone spurs.
Patients go home shortly after the operation.
Patients receive a print out of their surgical images.
DR. USMAN ZAHIR
Dr. Usman Zahir is a board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon proudly serving the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. As a leading endoscopic spine specialist, he is one of the few surgeons in the region performing the procedure. Dr. Zahir is trained on three separate endoscopic platforms. As an instructor, he continues to teach and train other surgeons from around the country on endoscopic spine surgery. His practice is one of the few reference centers for endoscopic spine surgery in the United States.
Dr. Zahir's interest in endoscopics began out of a desire to find less invasive ways of treating common spinal problems. Endoscopic spine surgery is the least invasive surgical treatment for spinal stenosis and lumbar disc herniations.
Dr. Zahir is the first surgeon in the DMV region to use the Joimax® iLESSYS®/iLESSYS® Delta endoscopic spine system for the treatment of lumbar stenosis.
Dr. Zahir was previously Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital for five years (2012-2017) before joining HCA Virginia Physicians (2017-2019). In 2019, he entered into private practice. His current practice is dedicated to the advancement of endoscopic spine surgery in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
As a regional expert on endoscopics, Dr. Zahir is often asked to provide second opinions for patients undergoing traditional spinal surgery. He is in-network with most insurance plans.
Dr. Zahir's practice philosophy centers on patient education. He takes pride in promoting a patient centered approach in treatment.
Maryland - POTOMAC
(Satellite Office)
Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy
7811 Montrose Road, Ste 340
Potomac, MD 20854
PHONE: 301-588-7888
FAX: 301-588-3419
Virginia - DULLES
ScopeSpine
StoneSprings Medical Office Bldg
24430 StoneSprings Blvd, Ste 100
Dulles / Sterling, VA 20166
PHONE: 703-952-5115
FAX: 571-346-1932
Virginia - LANSDOWNE / LEESBURG
ScopeSpine
The Orthopedic Group
19450 Deerfield Ave, Ste 200
Lansdowne, VA 20176
PHONE: 703-952-5115
FAX: 571-346-1932
If you are seen in Maryland or Virginia, please call the associated office numbers for follow up information and not the other state. The Virginia and Maryland locations are distinct and separate medical practices .
