Surgical Techniques
"Super-Healing” Mice Helping to Understand Post-Traumatic Arthritis
A new strain of laboratory mice that resists inflammation following a knee injury and avoids developing arthritis in the long term could aid the development of new therapies for treating posttraumatic Arthritis. More...09 Mar 2009

Nanotechnology Could Make a New Generation of Orthopedic Devices Available
Nanoscale oxidative patterning of biocompatible metallic surfaces could lead to superior medical implants that could allow the human body to better accept orthopedic, dental, and cardiovascular metal prostheses. More...25 Feb 2009
In Other News
Injection of Osteoblast Cells Accelerates Fracture Healing
New System for Eye Surgery Targets Emerging Markets
Method for Accelerated Bone Growth Developed
Treating Appendicitis by Laparoscopic Surgery Probably Not Cost-Effective
Pancreatic Function Can Be Maintained Following Removal of Benign Tumors
Novel Bone Cement May Prevent Amputations Due to Osteomyelitis
Radiation Lowers Relapse Risk in Noninvasive Breast Cancer
Heart Bypass Imaging Helps Reduce Graft Defects
Implantable Contour System Reshapes the Mitral Valve
Real-Time Intracardiac Imaging Enables Better Surgical Control
X-Ray Imaging and Robotic Catheter Technology Partnership To Advance Treatment of Irregular Heartbeats
Color-Coded Embolic Microspheres Treat Hypervascularized Tumors and Arteriovenous Malformations Better
Patient's Attitude Toward Pain Indicates Severity of Postoperative Pain
Imaging Technique Transforms Lymph Node Biopsy Procedures
Neurosurgical Laser Improves Removal of Complex Tumors
Removal of Low-Radioactivity Sentinel Lymph Nodes Recommended
Microscopic Robots Could Swim Inside Human Arteries
Stents Do Not Just Prevent, but Can Also Treat Strokes
A Robotic Snake Repairs Injured Hearts and Organs
Permanent Contraception by the Obstruction of Fallopian Tubes
Early Closure of Fascia for Open Abdominal Wounds Is Imperative
Intervertebral Discs Bioengineered in the Laboratory
Using a Checklist Could Improve Noncardiac Surgical Outcomes
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