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interesting happenings in our world
- 2009 – first few cases of minimal access (“keyhole”) spine fusion and instrumentation (MAST TLiF) performed after theoretical & practical workshop in Memphis, TN, USA
- 2008 - progressive introduction of minimal access spinal surgery after purchase of Medtronic Quadrant system by hospital
- 2007/2008 – Bloemfontein & Central South Africa’s (CSA’s) first 5 navigation assisted, neuro-endoscopic pituitary tumour resections performed
- 2007 – Bloemfontein & CSA’s first 3 DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) procedures for medically refractory Parkinson’s Disease performed after training in Paris, France and arrival of instrumentation
- 2007- Bloemfontein & CSA’s first 5-10 Balloon Kyphoplasty cases for vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) performed successfully (Dr Johan Wilkinson performed the very 1st one)
- 11 October 2006 - new Zeiss Opmi Pentero microscope introduced for successful aneurysm clipping
- 27 September 2006 - new navigation equipment (Stealth Treon Plus) successfully introduced to remove brain tumour through "keyhole"
- 1 August 2006 - practice doors open at Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic, Suite 409
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