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Surgical Techniques

Surgeon's Skill More Important Than Implant Design

While the choices of knee implants are plentiful, the success of customized total knee replacement surgery is dependent on the surgeon's skill, according to a new study. More...
03 Mar 2011
Image: Schematic representation of transapical aortic valve implantation (photo courtesy of Emory University).

Innovative System Simplifies Beating Heart Surgery

A developmental system could simplify and standardize the transapical access and closure procedure required for delivering therapeutic devices to the heart. More...
02 Mar 2011
Image: The EchoTip ProCore High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle (photo courtesy of Cook Medical)

Endoscopic Ultrasound Histology Needle Helps Diagnose GI Disorders

A new histology needle for endoscopic ultrasound giving physicians the ability to retrieve tissue samples from hard-to-reach regions within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract. More...
01 Mar 2011

Online Tool Helps Reduce Number of Surgical Site Infections

A new website, the Safe Surgery Initiative, provides users with customizable tools geared to educate providers and patients about preventing surgical site infections. More...
01 Mar 2011

Study Shows High Imaging Costs for Defensive Purposes in Healthcare Spending

Nearly 35% of all the imaging costs ordered for 2,068 orthopedic patient encounters in the US state of Pennsylvania were ordered for defensive reasons, according to a new study. More...
28 Feb 2011

Rinsing Effective at Reducing Infections After Joint Replacement Surgery

A new study finds that a three minute diluted betadine lavage, combined with painting of the skin with a 10% betadine solution prior to surgical closure, nearly eliminates early deep-postoperative infection. More...
28 Feb 2011
Image: NP41 highlighting buried nerve branches invisible by standard illumination (photo courtesy University of California, San Diego).

Fluorescent Peptides Make Nerves Glow During Surgery

Injectable fluorescent peptides that cause hard-to-see peripheral nerves to glow could alert surgeons to their location, even before the nerves are encountered. More...
24 Feb 2011
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