Reflecting on an Inspiring Neurospine Congress 2025
Yesterday, Nexon & Stöckli Medical had the privilege of being part of the Neurospine Congress 2025 in Berne. It was an greatn opportunity to engage in insightful discussions about the evolving...
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-...
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...
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 ‘normal’. This...
Four facts about the spinal column
In medical practice, a thorough understanding of the anatomy and functions of the spine is essential in order to effectively treat patients with back pain and musculoskeletal disorders. The spine,...
The importance of health innovations using the example of endoscopy at the Hôpital du Valais
At the Hôpital du Valais in Sion, innovation to improve patient treatment is a top priority.A prominent example of this is the endoscopic treatment of the spine. This procedure, which can relieve...
Healthy Back
Rapid technological advances and the development of new techniques are constantly changing spine surgery. Discover four important advances in spine surgery you should know nad get tips for keeping a...
Latest-generation navigation system in use at Besançon University Hospital
The paediatric department at Besançon University Hospital is the first hospital in France to purchase the most innovative navigation system from 7D Surgical. The FLASH™ navigation system works...
A transformative Journey in Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training
It has been an honour to perform two full-endoscopic training courses over the past three days. PD Dr. Jean-Yves Fournier and Dr. Alexandre Simonin expertly led the transforaminal endoscopy course....
Back pain: Is the sacroiliac joint the cause?
Back pain: Is the sacroiliac joint the cause?Do you suffer from back pain during the day or at night?Have you had to limit your daily activities because your back hurts so much?Does your back hurt...
Total Disc Replacement Symposium 2023
This June, Stöckli Medical and Centinel Spine invited for the “Total Disc Replacement Symposium - It's time for another look” in Zurich. The high-level presentations from national and international...
The painful sacroiliac joint: information for patients
Do you struggle with back pain throughout your day?Do you have to give up on some activities in your daily routine because your back hurts too much?Does your back hurt although you had an effortless...
Continuing professional development and deliberate practice
Our learnings in implementing latest adult learning principles in endoscopic trainings Medical education has evolved tremendously over the past decade. There are more and more educational research...