Torrevieja Uni Hospital, Valencian pioneer in knee osteotomies

The Traumatology Service of the Torrevieja University Hospital is the first centre in the Valencian Community to use the Vega navigation system for knee osteotomies (femur or tibia).

Osteotomy is an orthopaedic surgery technique that consists of making a partial cut in a bone in a controlled manner with the aim of modifying its anatomical shape. These modifications may include increasing the length of the bone, decreasing it, or changing its angulation to modify its axis and avoid abnormal mechanical overload.

The use of this navigation system with personalized 3D guides allows professionals greater precision during surgery, improving the safety of the technique and reducing the use of fluoroscope (intraoperative

€60,000 remodelling of Mil Palmeras Access

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X-rays).

The implants (plates and screws) are also custommade, which reduces surgical time by not having to measure the size of the screws, guaranteeing perfect congruence of the plate with the osteotomy performed.

Innovation and constant training at the service of patients

Now, the knee unit of the University Hospital has had a virtual browser (VirtaMed) for simulation of knee arthroscopic techniques. The system allows doctors to perform surgical techniques that improve arthroscopic management, as well as shortening the learning curves of professionals who perform this type of operation.

Nowhere to play for Torrevieja children.

Almoradí and Orihuela children take part in the Artichoke Olympics

Nearly 200 schoolchildren from Almoradí and Orihuela will take part in the III Artichoke Olympics on March 1 at the Sadrián de Almoradí stadium, which combines sports, music, skill and knowledge events related to the “Joya de la Huerta”.

The competition is organised by the Vega Baja Artichoke as part of the program of the National Artichoke Congress, Congreso Nacional de la Alcachofa.

Spain to Abolish Carry-on Liquid Restrictions at Airports

Authorities plan to abolish the carryon liquid rules in 2024, permitting passengers through some country’s airports to take over 100 ml liquids in their hand luggage without being subject to restrictions.

According to the announcement by Aena, from 2024, liquid restrictions will be abolished at Madrid- Bajaras and Barcelona-El Prat airports. Other airports will follow suit in 2025

New trans law allows change of sex from 12 years old

The new trans law in Spain means that it is possible to officially change your sex from the age of 12.

Previously, a medical or psychological report and two years of hormone therapy were required, Children aged 12 and 13 need the authorisation from a judge and those aged 14 and 15 from their parents. From the age of 16 no permission is needed.

Spanish water reserve is at 50.6 percent of its capacity

The Spanish water reserve is at 50.6 percent of its total capacity.

Pilar de la Horadada has begun improving the natural aesthetics of the main access to Mil Palmeras and Rio Mar.

Councillor for Public Services, Adrián López, said: "The remodelling of the areabetween Avenida Rio Llobregat and Calle Federico García Lorca, the main access road to the urbanisations of Rio Mar and Mil Palmeras, is underway. "The works consist of the removal of the existing hedge, that makes visibility difficult , will be replaced by artificial grass and planting of 40 palm trees of the Trachycarpus Fortunei type, 3 metres high."

The total budget is a €60,612.55 with the work carried out by Maintenance Services.

Despite a promise to refurbish it’s 78 playgrounds, an undertaking that was made by the councillor last September, the company that was awarded the 1.7 million euro contract has made a start on just four.

The announcement was made at the weekend in a statement by Los Verdes in response to which, the new councillor of Parks and Gardens , Antonio Vidal, explained that work has resumed this week and that the forecast is that every week an average of four refurbishments will begin with another four being completed .

Vidal pointed out that the slowdown in recent months has been due to a supply problem, a lack of global supplies that affects all firms in the sector.

Los Verdes de Torrevieja stated that " the PP shows, once again, its absolute disdain, for something that is so necessary in Torrevieja, particularly the adaptability of common areas, for people with disabilities."

The reservoirs currently store 28,356 cubic hectometres (hm?) of water,which has decreased by 45 cubic hectometres in the last week (0.1 percent of the current total capacity of the reservoirs).

Rainfall has been practically nil throughout Spain.The maximum has been produced in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (A) with 16.6 mm (16.6 l/m?).

Lack of materials paralizes repairs to Orihuela Costa roads

The company responsible for the maintenance and repair of roads and public spaces in Orihuela Costa, Zaplana Caselles, has again written to the council criticising them for the lack of materials necessary to fulfil their contract.

"We cannot do many of the repairs that are pending because we do not have the necessary material to carry them out".

While the company is responsible for providing manpower and equipment the contract requires the council to provide all materials.