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The benefits of teamwork – Interview with Richard Assaker
The benefits of teamwork – Interview with Richard Assaker Professor Richard Assaker discusses the importance of treating chronic back and leg pain patients in multidisciplinary teams Interview by Ted Farwell
uCentum – universal pedicle screw system for all applications
uCentum – universal pedicle screw system for all applications uCentum is a posterior stabilisation system for the thoracic and lumbar spine. Open and percutaneous applications can be performed with the
Tiny mechanical wrist gives new dexterity to needlescopic surgery
Tiny mechanical wrist gives new dexterity to needlescopic surgery A surgical robot with steerable needles with wrists less than two millimetres thick has been developed by a team of engineers
Patient satisfaction is good indicator of success after spinal surgery
Patient satisfaction is good indicator of success after spinal surgery Patient satisfaction ratings after surgery for spinal degenerative disease – especially in terms of reduced pain and disability – are
The role of genetics in the causes and perception of back pain
The role of genetics in the causes and perception of back pain In the first of a three-part review of the role of genetics in the causes and perception of
Microscopic versus endoscopic discectomy: a review
Microscopic versus endoscopic discectomy: a review Since the advent of minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic spinal surgery has shown significant promise. Ramsey Chammaa and Bob Chatterjee discuss whether endoscopic discectomy can
Early physical therapy for low back pain reduces costs and resources
Early physical therapy for low back pain reduces costs and resources A study in the scientific journal BMC Health Services Research has shown that early and guideline adherent physical therapy
