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Smart implants used to monitor spinal fusion healing
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering are creating patient-specific 3D-printed smart metamaterial implants that double as sensors to monitor spinal fusion healing. Spinal fusion—fusing two vertebrae
Surgeons see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for patients, as two-year waits almost halved in three months
The Royal College of Surgeons of England has welcomed the progress made to slash long waiting times for NHS patients, as new data show two-year waits for treatment almost halved
Specialist spinal service receives Centre of Excellence award
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust has received Centre of Excellence status after delivering outstanding fully endoscopic spinal surgery to patients in Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales. The award, given
Preview: EUROSPINE 2022, 19–21 October 2022, Milan, Italy
The EUROSPINE 2022 Annual Meeting provides a venue where spine experts from all over the world gather to network and share knowledge while learning about the latest treatments and approaches
EduWeek 2022: Where spine expertise meets educational excellence
Dominique Rothenfluh, EUROSPINE Education Council Chair is looking forward to welcoming spine surgeons all over the globe to the world renowned IRCAD in Strasbourg, France on 27–29 June 2022 for
Demand for user-friendly and versatile bone growth stimulators has surged
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are among the common disabling joint disorders that are affecting millions of elderly people across the world. Some of the most common sites of osteoporotic fractures are
MOBIS® II ST – Variable and reliable implantation from SIGNUS
MOBIS® II ST is placed by a TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) approach in the L1–S1 spinal region. Its arc-like profile with large hollow openings guarantees a large contact surface
Unravelling the origins of the human spine
The spinal column is the central supporting structure of the skeleton in all vertebrates. Not only does it provide a place for muscles to attach, it also protects the spinal
18-19 November 2022, Current concepts in spine deformity course; Poland
This curriculum-based, interactive regional course in spine deformity is designed for 150-200 delegates by the Scoliosis Research Society and regionally representative SRS members. These courses combine lectures, case presentations, and
