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Closing incision during scoliosis surgery reduces complication rates
Closing incision during scoliosis surgery reduces complication rates Patients with scoliosis who undergo surgery may be less likely to develop an infection or other complications after the procedure when a
Dynamic braces in development for children with scoliosis
Dynamic braces in development for children with scoliosis A team of scientists in the USA is working to develop a groundbreaking dynamic spinal brace to treat children with scoliosis without
NHS providers are facing significant challenges on both finance and operational performance
NHS providers are facing significant challenges on both finance and operational performance NHS providers – both trusts and foundation trusts – are facing significant challenges on both finance and operational
Green light for Sheffield healthcare hub
Green light for Sheffield healthcare hub Three entrepreneurs have secured planning approval for the first stage of a new healthcare hub to be built in Sheffield on part of the
3D cell growth opens new pathway for spinal cord repair
3D cell growth opens new pathway for spinal cord repair Australian researchers at Griffith University have opened a new avenue to advance a therapy to repair the paralysed spinal cord.
DePuy Synthes demonstrate holistic approach to spine surgery at Eurospine
DePuy Synthes Spine team demonstrate holistic approach to spine surgery at Eurospine Johnson & Johnson medical devices companies, led by the DePuy Synthes Spine team, showcased a holistic approach to
First patients treated in pioneering trial for treatment of failed spinal fusion
First patients treated in pioneering trial for treatment of failed spinal fusion Bone Therapeutics, the bone cell therapy company, has announced that it has treated the first patients suffering from
Patients, staff and NHS organisations to have their say on first national whistleblowing policy
Patients, staff and NHS organisations to have their say on first national whistleblowing policy People working in the NHS who raise concerns about poor quality care will receive more support
The benefits of teamwork – Interview with Richard Assaker
The benefits of teamwork – Interview with Richard Assaker Professor Richard Assaker discusses the importance of treating chronic back and leg pain patients in multidisciplinary teams Interview by Ted Farwell
Fusion treatment of sacroiliac joint related low-back pain
Fusion treatment of sacroiliac joint related low-back pain Low-back pain is a highly prevalent condition affecting a large portion of the adult population in industrialised countries [1]; however, while low-back
