Using spinal cord stimulation to treat chronic pain
Chronic pain affects up to 20 per cent of people in developed countries, and represents not only a profound impact...
Read MoreStudy explains how a protein deficiency causes spinal muscular atrophy
Scientists and doctors know that the devastating disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) arises from a problem with both copies of...
Read MoreSubmit now for the Spinal Technologies Awards
27–28 October 2016, 8th Annual Spinal Technology Awards; USA This October the Spine Technology Awards will recognise the best spine...
Read MoreNew model predicts complication risks in surgery for spinal cord compression
A simple model consisting of four risk factors can help surgeons to predict the risk of complications after surgery for...
Read MoreStem cells from gum tissue may cure spinal wounds
Stem cells from gum tissue may cure spinal wounds Inside every gum tissue are numerous living stem cells, called gingiva...
Read MoreApp aims to reduce adverse surgical events
App aims to reduce adverse surgical events Designer Annie Maxted has developed an app with surgeons and theatre staff from...
Read MoreScoliosis linked to disruptions in spinal fluid flow
Scoliosis linked to disruptions in spinal fluid flow A new US study in zebrafish suggests that irregular fluid flow through...
Read MoreImproving cell transplantation after spinal cord injury: When, where and how?
Improving cell transplantation after spinal cord injury: When, where and how? Spinal cord injuries are mostly caused by trauma, often...
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