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Precision OS to host first-ever cadaver-less training course for surgeons at the Global Spine Congress
Precision OS Technology, developers of the medical-grade virtual reality learning platform that advances surgical readiness, announced recently its plan to host the first-ever cadaver-less training course at the Global Spine
ACL tears cause harmful changes in our brain structure
It’s known that some joint function is often permanently lost after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and re-injury is common even with intensive physical therapy, but it’s unclear why. New research
Lifting weights ‘vital in maintaining your health in old age’ says new study
It’s never too late to start lifting weights – and it could be vital in maintaining your health in old age, according to a new study. As we age, our
JRI Orthopaedics joins worldwide fight against Coronavirus
Sheffield healthcare company JRI Orthopaedics has shipped more than 300 boxes of protective equipment to China to help hospital staff fight the spread of the Coronavirus. JRI’s parent company AK
After a bone injury, shape-shifting cells rush to the rescue
Conventional thinking is that bone regeneration is left to a small number of mighty cells called skeletal stem cells, which reside within larger groups of bone marrow stromal cells. But
Infants of mums who smoke while pregnant at heightened risk of of fracture during first year of life
Infants of mothers who smoke during early pregnancy appear to have a small increased risk of fractures during the first year of life, finds a study from Sweden published by The
Innovative medical supply company start new year with 2020 vision
A Welsh medical supply company has signed an exclusive deal to become the sole provider of high-definition, low-cost single-use endoscope for the arthroscopic surgery market. Talbot Green-based Hospital Innovations, a
8-9 July 2020, Shoulder & Elbow Course; Oswestry
Venue: Institute Lecture Theatre at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt, Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oswestry, Shropshire. Target Audience: Orthopaedic trainees and therapists/other healthcare professionals who have an interest
24-26 June 2020, ORLAU Gait Course; Oswestry
Venue: Conference Centre, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG. Target Audience: Orthopaedic Consultants and Senior Trainees, Rehabilitation Doctors, Physiotherapists, Orthotists, Clinical
12-13 June 2020, MIS Spine Surgery Cadaver Lab Course; Oswestry
Venue: Institute Lecture Theatre at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt, Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oswestry, Shropshire. Target Audience: Newly appointed Spinal Consultants and Spinal Fellows. Objectives: This 1
