Back pain

History

2022

Smart office chairs for spinal health created in Russia

At the end of June 2022, the South Ural State University (SUSU) announced the creation of a smart office chair that will help those who sit at computers for a long time. As noted in the university, the project is being implemented against the background of the lack of effective solutions for the prevention of the occurrence and effective treatment of back pain. At the same time, there is growing evidence that the design of office chairs and chairs is the reason: it makes it impossible to maintain a static position for a long time. Read more here.

Hydrogel released that repairs damaged intervertebral discs

In June 2022, ReGelTec announced the release of the hydrogel Hydrafil, which developers say is repairing damaged intervertebral discs. The manufacturer stated the high efficiency of its product and confirmed this with a study. Read more here.

In the United States, a patient suffering from back pain shot his surgeon and three other people

On June 1, 2022, patient Michael Lewis shot and killed an orthopedic surgeon operating on him and three other medical workers in Tulsa, after which he committed suicide. Police said the gunman repeatedly called the clinic complaining of pain and left a suicide note promising to kill his doctor and anyone in his way. Read more here.