Role Reversal: When Spine Surgeon Dr. Thomas Schuler Becomes the Patient 

After suffering with on-going debilitating neck pain, Dr. Thomas C. Schuler, Founder, CEO & Spinal Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute, underwent spine surgery to overcome his spinal condition. With his career in jeopardy and his active lifestyle put on hold, this was his only option to get back to the quality of life he desired. With the guidance of his fellow spine surgeon Dr. Christopher Good, he selected an innovative hybrid procedure (combination of spinal fusion and cervical artificial disc replacement) which resulted in getting him back to his profession and active lifestyle!