French surgeon performs world’s first spinal fusion surgery using customised 3D printed spine cages
Medicrea has announced that a surgeon in Lyon, France, has performed the world’s first spinal fusion surgery using customised spine...
Read MoreNo anti-clotting treatment needed for most children undergoing spine surgeries
Caption: Dr Sponseller and colleagues conducted research to better define the risk of dangerous blood clot formation in children following...
Read MoreSpinal cord injury patients exhibit an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction
Spinal cord injury patients exhibit an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction A study published in the journal Spine has...
Read More‘No evidence’ that bone-growth agent for spinal fusion increases cancer risk
'No evidence' that bone-growth agent for spinal fusion increases cancer risk A new study may alleviate concerns regarding increased cancer...
Read MoreSurgery in the womb to be improved by research into new tools and imaging techniques
Surgeons will be able to use better tools, imaging techniques and therapies in future operations on unborn babies due to...
Read MoreNew medical research set to benefit half of UK cystic fibrosis population
New advances in cystic fibrosis medical research announced in June have been welcomed by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as it...
Read MoreRemote control spine-straightening device for children with scoliosis gains NICE support
A device that aims to straighten and lengthen the spine of children with scoliosis is supported in new NICE guidance....
Read MoreMedical device training company has the edge
A new company that provides training and consulting programmes for people working in the healthcare industry has been launched by...
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