Tiny 'air mattresses' could help treat severe back pain (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Tiny 'air mattresses' could help treat severe back pain

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A team of engineers and clinicians has developed an ultra-thin, inflatable device that can be used to treat the most severe forms of pain without the need for invasive surgery.

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University of Cambridge

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