NEWS
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
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
High-frequency spinal cord stimulation shows improved longer lasting pain relief
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain involves delivering low levels of electricity directly into the spinal cord using an implanted device, which modifies or blocks nerve activity to minimise
Easing access to quality post-injury care can save lives
Experts are launching a major study to help reduce the likelihood of people in developing countries dying unnecessarily from injuries caused by accidents or violence. Every year five million people
