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Evaluation of cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis using Kinematic MRI
Two recent studies by Jeffrey C Wang, Permsak Paholpak and Zorica Buser looked at how cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis can alter the kinematic of the cervical spine. Here, the authors give
Surgeon focus – Iona Collins
Welcome to an exciting new feature for SSN. Each issue we will meet and interview a surgeon specialising in spinal surgery, taking a look at their career history and the
BlackArmor® Carbon/PEEK implants – engineered for spinal tumour surgery
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE BlackArmor Carbon/PEEK spinal implants from icotec offer new opportunities in radiation therapy of spinal tumour surgery The spine represents the most common location for secondary tumours (Fehlings 2016).
Critical Care Challenges; Spinal cord injuries and their management on the intensive care unit
Simon Hill, ST7 Anaesthetics and ICM at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, looks at the challenges of dealing with spinal cord injuries Clinical problem A 43-year-old male motorcyclist
ReproBone® fusion – Injectable multiphasic matrix for bone regeneration
ReproBone fusion bone graft substitute is an innovative, synthetic fusion of hydroxyapatite/tri-calcium phosphate granules in an osteostimulative carrier. This high-quality biomaterial is manufactured in the UK and is a non-setting,
Cervical disc prosthesis with ROTAIO® – Implantable like a cage, moves like a disc
Every prosthesis is mobile. The aim of ROTAIO is to replicate the natural movement of a healthy disc. The solution: a variable centre of rotation, enabling physiological facet-guided movement. This
Breakthrough rehab treatment comes to Neurokinex Watford
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE The Neurokinex specialist neurological activity-based rehabilitation centre in Watford is now offering the unique Reeve NeuroRecovery® Network-accredited Wide Pulse Stimulation (WPS) protocol to clients with spinal cord injuries.
Have you requested your NHS pension statement?
MONEY MATTERS Simon Bruce, CEO of Cavendish Medical, on why you should check your figures carefully on your NHS pension In Autumn every year, the NHS Pensions Agency issues letters detailing doctors’ annual
