AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis. Deirdre McDonnell, 34, from Drogheda, County Louth, can now stand tall for the first time after undergoing the pioneering MAGEC rod operation. The operation, also known as the magnetic expansion control system, involves the insertion of a magnetic rod that is screwed onto the spine and controlled externally in order to correct the curvature caused by scoliosis. Up until now, the £15K procedure has only been performed on children, as it was thought only to be effective for early onset scoliosis - typically diagnosed before the age of ten.
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
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A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .