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Research: Automatic calculation of cervical spine parameters using deep learning

Researchers at the Schulthess Clinic have co-authored a study that examines a model that allows for more accurate, automatic measurement of spinal parameters during X-rays. The model is based on deep learning and supports surgeons in particular in the diagnosis of adjacent segment disease.

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Research award: Successful therapy for painful lateral disc herniation from a patient’s perspective

A Schulthess Klinik research group has received the «Outstanding Special Poster» award from the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine for its research report on a therapy for painful lateral disc herniation.

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Read more about Complications following surgery for spinal curvatures: searching for the cause
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Complications following surgery for spinal curvatures: searching for the cause

Long-segment fusion operations may be the best solution for treating spinal curvature in adults, but why do some patients experience mechanical complications after this kind of surgery? Our research team is on the case: working with ETH Zurich as part of the European Spine Study Group, it is looking into the causes of this with the aim of further improving and tailoring the treatment options available to these patients.

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Read more about Best Paper Prize from the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC) awarded to shoulder instability study
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Best Paper Prize from the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC) awarded to shoulder instability study

A multicentre study by our research team on the treatment of posterior shoulder instability was awarded the Best Paper Prize at the Dublin congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC).

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Read more about Strong presence at the IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Combined Congress and research prize for Michael Oyewale
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Strong presence at the IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Combined Congress and research prize for Michael Oyewale

Our hand surgery and science team was well-represented at this year’s IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Combined Congress from June 6 to 10 in London. Michael Oyewale was awarded a research prize at the Congress.

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Read more about Very good results demonstrated for fusion of the first two cervical vertebrae

Very good results demonstrated for fusion of the first two cervical vertebrae

For conditions and injuries involving the first two cervical vertebrae, one possible option is to fuse them both. Our study shows that this intervention is safe and delivers good results, despite the complexity involved.

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Read more about Better prognoses of postoperative frozen shoulder in rotator cuff tears

Better prognoses of postoperative frozen shoulder in rotator cuff tears

The research department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery has once again published groundbreaking results, this time for a known and hitherto unsolved problem after rotator cuff surgeries: frozen shoulder. Thanks to a study based on our comprehensive rotator cuff registry there are now better prognosis and prevention options.

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Read more about Dr Zina-Mary Manjaly wins Hemmi-Stiftung Research Award
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Dr Zina-Mary Manjaly wins Hemmi-Stiftung Research Award

The Hemmi-Stiftung foundation has awarded the Research Award 2021 to D Zina-Mary Manjaly, Schulthess Klinik’s Senior Consultant in Neurology. Dr Manjaly’s award-winning work is designed to lay the foundations for future procedures for diagnosing multiple sclerosis. Congratulations, Dr Manjaly!

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New Textbook for Hand Surgery

Dr. med. Stephan Schindele, our Co-Head of Hand Surgery, has published a new textbook entitled «Arthroplasty in Hand Surgery», which he co-authored with the renowned hand surgeons Dr. Grey Giddins from the UK and Dr. Philippe Bellemère from France. The book provides comprehensive descriptions of surgical procedures on the hand and finger joints using prostheses.

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Read more about Joint Study with ETH Zurich on Knee Movements Wins ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award
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Joint Study with ETH Zurich on Knee Movements Wins ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award

The ETH Zurich study led by first author Dr. Barbara Postolka has won the ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award. Schulthess Klinik was also involved in the award-winning study through our research associate, Dr. sc. ETH Renate List as well as our Human Performance Lab. Congratulations to everyone involved!

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