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An Interactive Orthopedic System Uses Robotics for Knee Resurfacing

An innovative, restorative surgical solution enables orthopedic surgeons to treat patient-specific, early to mid-stage osteoarthritic knee disease with consistent reproducible precision. More...
14 Dec 2009

Elastography Helps Reduce Unnecessary Breast Biopsies

Elastography, when added to breast ultrasound, helps distinguish cancerous breast lesions from benign results, according to the results of an ongoing study. More...
14 Dec 2009

Software Tool Simulates Results of Pediatric Heart Surgery

A software tool that simulates blood flow on a computer can help optimize surgical design in babies born with severe congenital heart defects. More...
10 Dec 2009

Stenting Found Less Safe Than Surgery for Carotid Artery Stenoses

A new study has found that stroke and death rates are higher in patients who received carotid artery stents, compared to those treated by endarterectomy. More...
09 Dec 2009

Increased Risk of Knee Arthritis Linked to Too Much Exercise

A new study has found that middle-aged men and women who over-exercise may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees, putting themselves at greater risk of developing osteoarthritis. More...
09 Dec 2009

New Transaxillary Approach to Thyroid Surgery

A new form of robotic endoscopic surgery uses a small incision under the arm to remove all or a portion of the thyroid or parathyroid glands without leaving a scar on the neck. More...
08 Dec 2009

Dynamic Remodeling System for the Treatment of Spinal Scoliosis

A new technology platform has been designed for minimally invasive spinal scoliosis deformity prevention and management. More...
02 Dec 2009
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