Surgical Techniques
Vertebroplasty Is Safe and Effective for Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures
A new study that contradicts previous findings once again supports the idea that vertebroplasty is safe, effective, and gives greater pain relief than regular conservative treatment in patients with acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. More...26 Aug 2010

Joint Replacement Surgery in the Obese Has Low Complication Rates
A new study has found that joint replacement surgery complication rates in obese patients are low, supporting those in favor of doing the procedures even in the heaviest patients; hospital stays, however, were found to be longer in the obese. More...19 Aug 2010
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Innovative Heel Incision Device Provides Safety and Comfort
Global Definition of Interventional Radiology Statement Advances Technology, Benefits Patients
Innovative Processing Technology Prepares Autologous Fat Grafts
Mesh Support for Vaginal Prolapse Repair Is Prone to Erosion
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Response to Chemoembolization May Be Predicted by Functional MRI
Hemicraniectomy Following Stroke Results in Better Quality of Life
Compound in Honey Found to Kill Bacteria
Complete Human Female 3D Skeleton Model Is Available for Download
Sepsis the Most Common Peril in General Surgery Patients
Plasma Energy Dissection Device Slices Smoothly Through Tissues
Most Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions Might Be Avoided
Strontium-Reinforced Biomaterial Heals Bone Faster and Stronger
Mixed Results on the Effectiveness of Surgical Care Improvement Measures
Biologic Joint Repair May Delay Artificial Knee Joint Replacement
Touch-Sensitive Virtual Reality Tools Help Train Tomorrow's Surgeons
High-Performance Design Helps Replace Lost Facial Bone
Acoustic Signals Could Help Identify Knee Osteoarthritis
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Arthroscopic Hip Treatment Helps Athletes Return to Function
X-rays Help in Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Band Slippage
Fibrin Sprayers Should Be Used Correctly to Avoid Embolisms
Silicone Oil Helps Shield Vision During Radiation Therapy for Eye Cancer
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