Archive
KARL STORZ Endoscopy
KARL STORZ Endoscopy KARL STORZ Endoscopy is an innovator in the field of surgical endoscopy, clearly demonstrated by the new range of endoscopic spinal surgery instrumentation and the new SPIES™
New procedure transforms treatment for scoliosis
New procedure transforms treatment for scoliosis One of the most major advances in surgery in the last decade, says top surgeon. A new way to treat young scoliosis patients recently
Best Practice Framework is good benchmarking tool for fracture liaison services worldwide
Best Practice Framework is good benchmarking tool for fracture liaison services worldwide New review finds Capture the Fracture Best Practice Framework helps raise standards, reinforce international guidelines, and identify challenges
World first for surgery using bespoke 3D-printed cervical titanium implant
World first for surgery using bespoke 3D-printed cervical titanium implant For the first time a patient with a degenerative cervical spine problem has been treated with an anatomically adapted 3D-printed
Spinal cord axon injury location determines regenerative fate of neuron
Spinal cord axon injury location determines neuron’s regenerative fate Scientists at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have reported a previously unappreciated phenomenon in which the location of
Early physical therapy for low back pain reduces costs and resources
Early physical therapy for low back pain reduces costs and resources A study in the scientific journal BMC Health Services Research has shown that early and guideline adherent physical therapy
Morton’s neuroma: Healing the effects of high heels
Morton’s neuroma: Healing the effects of high heels High heels are responsible for more than the pain of Morton’s neuroma Doctors have issued a warning to women about the dangers
Electrical nerve stimulation can reverse spinal cord injury nerve damage in patients
Electrical nerve stimulation can reverse spinal cord injury nerve damage in patients Peripheral nerve stimulation therapy can reverse spinal cord injury-associated nerve deterioration, potentially improving the benefits of current and
Right on target: new software helps improve surgical safety
Right on target: new software helps improve surgical safety Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new software programme that works seamlessly with current procedures to assist spinal surgeons’
Safe Orthopaedics rolls out new range of fenestrated screws for spine surgery
Safe Orthopaedics rolls out new range of fenestrated screws for spine surgery An innovative spinal implant that increases safety, simplifies the operational procedure and limits the cost of surgery for
