Scientists develop graphene nanoribbons to help knit together severed and damaged spinal cords

The combination of graphene nanoribbons made with a process developed at Rice University and a common polymer could be of importance to healing damaged spinal cords.

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation ‘offers back and leg pain benefits’

A new treatment option for patients with severe chronic back and leg pain demonstrates positive results.

Patients sent 'back to school' to get fit for surgery

Southampton teaching hospitals have launched a weekly surgery school designed to prepare patients mentally and physically for their operation.

New bioceramic screw nail fits the body’s notches

Researchers in Germany have developed a new bioceramic screw nail that could be used to replace the titanium and steel components currently used to set complex bone fractures.

20-24 February 2017 – Surgical Training for Austere Environments; London, UK

This interactive five-day course will provide an understanding of the decision-making strategies that are effective in surgical settings in austere environments.

14–17 March 2017 – BASS 2017; Manchester, UK

Hosts Saeed Mohammad, Rajat Verma, Irfan Siddique and John Leach invite you to join them for the British Association of Spine Surgeons' annual scientific meeting.