Minimal Access Spine Technology Workshop
Mon, Jun 8 2009 08:20
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On May 16, Dr Ball attended a workshop in Brisbane on Minimal Access Spine Technology held by Medtronic Australia. Minimally invasive spine surgery describes a philosophy of spine surgery where minimising damage to the normal spinal structures is a key goal of surgery. Dr Ball was trained in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques when working in Canada and has performed these surgeries in Australia. This workshop gave him an opportunity to further explore these techniques and share experiences with other spine surgeons.
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NSW Institute of Trauma - Trauma Update Evening
Thu, May 14 2009 08:58
| neurosurgery, spinal injury, spine trauma
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Dr Ball has given a presentation on Spinal Injury Management at a Trauma Update Evening hosted by the NSW Institute of Trauma. The forum explored the current management of both spinal cord and spinal column injuries with an audience of 150 doctors, nursing staff, paramedics and allied health staff from around Sydney and NSW. As one of the 2 spinal neurosurgeons in the spinal injuries unit at the Royal North Shore Hospital, Dr Ball has a keen interest in best practice for the care of spinal injuries.
