A titanium implant the size and shape of a bullet could offer relief to thousands of long-term back-pain sufferers.
The experimental procedure, being offered in clinical trials at four NHS teaching hospitals, involves the device being screwed into the patient’s lower spine where it gives support and alleviates pressure on the nerves.
As the operation involves only a small keyhole incision in the side of the body, patients are able to go home the same day and need minimal recovery time. It is a welcome alternative to invasive spinal surgery, which can leave patients unable to walk for months.
Bluejay Mining PLC (LON:JAY) is dual listed on the London AIM Market and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (S5WA) and is primarily focussed on advancing the Dundas Ilmenite project (previously known as the Pituffik Titanium Project) an advanced stage ilmenite project in Greenland into production in 2018.