Reflecting on an Endoscopy Primer -Spine Club Event
On Wednesday evening, we had the pleasure of hosting a first Endoscopy Primer event that belongs to curriculum of SPINE CLUB. The event brought together Swiss Spine Surgeons, enthusiast of Mono- or/and Biportal Endoscopic Technique and surgeons interested to learn...
A significant milestone for the neurosurgery team at the Hôpital du Valais in Sion under the leadership of PD Dr Jean-Yves Fournier: 500 endoscopic spinal operations
When Dr Fournier took over the management of the neurosurgery team at the Hôpital du Valais, he had the vision of a specialised endoscopic centre that would provide high-quality care for its patients. With great commitment and hard work, he and his team succeeded in...
What are the Stages of Degenerative Disc Disease – and Which ‘Stage’ are You in?
What are the Stages of Degenerative Disc Disease – and Which ‘Stage’ are You in? What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is the natural aging or traumatic breakdown of a spinal disc, which causes the spine’s anatomy to be altered from...