Surgical Techniques

Mixed Results on the Effectiveness of Surgical Care Improvement Measures
A study on adherence to surgical care improvement measures has found that when analyzed as a composite infection-prevention score, the improvement measures were associated with a lower probability of postoperative infection. More...03 Aug 2010
Biologic Joint Repair May Delay Artificial Knee Joint Replacement
A new study indicates that arthritic patients can forestall, or in some cases, avoid, total knee replacement with artificial joints by opting for meniscal allograft transplantations performed concurrently with articular cartilage repair. More...02 Aug 2010

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Flexible OR Table Offers Solutions for All Surgical Disciplines
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Biologic Bone Graft Enhance Growth in Osseous Defect Sites
New High-Speed Electric Drill for Surgeons
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Dentistry Approaching a Major New Treatment Breakthrough
Double-Sided Ventral Mesh Helps Repair Hernias
Cerebral Desaturation Monitoring Recommended in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Neuromonitoring Assists Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
New Tool for Presurgical Detection of Kidney Cancers Helps to Avoid Unnecessary Surgeries
Removing Omental Fat Does Not Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Laparoscopic Approach Reduces Pain Following Hysterectomy
Novel Occlusion Clip Helps Prevent Ischemic Stroke
Low-Intensity Ultrasound Could Boost Tissue Implant Success
Infrainguinal Bypass and Amputation on a Par for Patient Survival
Appendectomy May Be Best Option for Patients with Positive CT Exam
Selective Laser Melting Benefits Craniofacial Surgery
Radiofrequency Ablation System Treats Uterine Fibroids
Identification of Malignant Pancreatic Cysts May Lower Cancer Risk
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