27 February 2019

17-18 May 2019, MIS Spine surgery cadaver lab course; Oswestry

Convenor:                           Mr Birender Balain Venue:                                 Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire Target Audience:             Newly appointed Spinal Consultants...

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18 February 2019

Protocol reduces opioid use in spinal surgery patients

A novel “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery” (ERAS) protocol developed by Penn Medicine for patients undergoing spinal and peripheral nerve surgery significantly reduced...

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15 February 2019

Spinal cord is ‘smarter’ than previously thought

It is well known that the circuits in this part of our nervous system, which travel down the length of...

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12 February 2019

20-21 May 2019, Advanced MRI and CT imaging workshop: nerves, metal and more; Oswestry

Venue:                                 Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Target Audience:             Consultant Radiologists (Musculoskeletal and neuro), senior radiology registrars Convenor:                           Dr...

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12 February 2019

10-11 May 2019, Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Interventional Course; Oswestry

Venue:                                 Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Target Audience:             Consultant Radiologists, Radiology Registrars, Senior Radiographers, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rheumatologists, General...

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6 February 2019

The first dexterous and sentient hand prosthesis has been successfully implanted

A female Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular implant to control a dexterous...

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4 February 2019

InHealth strengthens long-term imaging partnership with Canon Medical Systems

InHealth, a UK provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions to the NHS and independent sector, has selected Canon Medical Systems...

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1 February 2019

Could a sedentary lifestyle help to beat osteoporosis?

The effects on osteoporosis of prolonged periods of sitting – and the potential impact of less sedentary behaviour – are...

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