Foraminotomy mainstreaming in neurosurgery – Onset of minimally invasive surgery paving the way

Alice Ajit Mutum, of Future Market Insights, looks at how advanced technologies in the operating room are rapidly changing the practice and science of spine surgery.

Virtual visits provide a convenient alternative

Telemedicine virtual visits provide a convenient alternative to traditional in-office visits for paediatric spinal deformity patients, according to a new study.

Covid-19: spine surgeons exhibiting elevated anxiety and uncertainty for the future

A global survey examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals has revealed “elevated anxiety and uncertainty for the future” among 902 participating spine surgeons.

New injection technique may boost spinal cord injury repair efforts

Writing in the journal Stem Cells Translational Medicine, an international research team describe a new method for delivering neural precursor cells to spinal cord injuries in rats

Nevro Corp receives CE mark for Senza Omnia SCS

Nevro Corp, a global medical device company providing solutions for the treatment of chronic pain, has received CE mark approval for the Senza Omnia Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system.

Early spinal patterns may predict scoliosis in teen years

A researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has identified patterns of spinal curvature in younger children that may be likely to develop into scoliosis by adolescence.