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Surgical Techniques

International Effort to Improve Safety of Orthopedic Devices

The International Consortium of Orthopaedic Registries is bringing together orthopedic surgeons, scientists, and other stakeholders to establish a unified method for analyzing and reporting multinational registry data. More...
11 Jan 2012
Image: The Endo Stitch automated suturing device (Photo courtesy of Covidien).

Automated Suturing Device Reduces Surgical Stitching Time

An automated device reduces overall hospitalization costs and cuts operating room time, when compared to similar procedures performed with robotic assistance. More...
10 Jan 2012
Image: Schematic illustration of graphitic material on the surface of the implant; the red spheres represent the positions of the carbon atoms in a single layer of graphite. (Photo courtesy of Northwestern University).

Graphitic Carbon Forms Lubricating Layer on Hip Implants

A new study reveals that graphitic carbon seems to be a key ingredient in the lubricating layer that forms around metal-on-metal implants, an important factor in designing longer lasting devices. More...
09 Jan 2012

Postsurgical Otorrhea Severity Not Influenced by Pathogen Type

Otitis media infections associated with MRSA following pediatric tympanostomy tube placement did not result in worse outcomes than those caused by other pathogens, according to a new study. More...
04 Jan 2012

New Knee Replacement Devices Boost Early Revision Surgery

Patients who undergo the first 15 operations to place a new total knee arthroplasty device are more likely to need early revision surgery than patients who were fitted with a prosthesis previously used in the hospital. More...
03 Jan 2012
Image: The EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device (Photo courtesy of Berlin Heart).

Cardiac Assist Device Helps Children with Heart Failure

A novel pulsatile mechanical cardiac-assist device supports the weakened heart of children with heart failure, helping to keep them alive until a heart transplant donor can be found. More...
02 Jan 2012

Voluminous Blood Transfusion Ineffectual in Hip Surgery

Hip-fracture patients with an increased cardiovascular risk gained no survival or functional benefits from liberal use of blood transfusions, according to a new study. More...
28 Dec 2011
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