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Image: The PitStop Subtalar Implant is made of PEEK, rendering it softer than metal implants (Photo courtesy of I2Bones Global).

Subtalar Implant Surgically Corrects Flat Feet

A novel polymer implant made of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) aids the correction of progressive flat foot deformity in both pediatric and adult populations. More...
25 Dec 2018

Nasal Surgery May Help Alleviate Chronic Headaches

A new study suggests that functional nasal surgery to relieve obstructed breathing can reduce or eliminate chronic headaches in selected patients. More...
20 Dec 2018
Image: The INCRAFT AAA system is designed to prevent aneurysm rupture (Photo courtesy of Cordis).

Innovative Stent Graft System Treats AAA

An ultra-low profile endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) system prevents infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture in a wide range of patient populations. More...
20 Dec 2018
Image: The Hip Implant Prosthesis Study (HIPS) has shown that the older the patient, the more likely cemented metal-on-plastic hip replacements are cost-effective (Photo courtesy of ODT).

Expensive Hip Implants Show No Added Benefit

A new study finds no evidence that newer implants such as ceramic or uncemented implants are better than traditional cemented metal-on-plastic ones. More...
19 Dec 2018
Image: An umbrella-shaped valve helps emphysema patients breathe lighter (Photo courtesy of Olympus Medical).

Endobronchial Valve Improves Emphysema Lung Function

A novel endobronchial treatment for severe emphysema offers patients non-invasive screening and an improved quality of life following therapy. More...
18 Dec 2018

Early Colostomy Reversal May Improve Outcomes

A new study suggests that in selected patients, colostomy closure following the Hartmann procedure for diverticulitis is safe as early as 45 days after the initial procedure. More...
17 Dec 2018
Image: Image of a herniated disc before treatment and at one-month follow-up (Photo courtesy of RSNA).

Pulsed Radiofrequency Relieves Acute Back Pain and Sciatica

Pulsed radiofrequency (pRF) is effective for patients with acute or subacute neuroradicular lower back pain unresponsive to usual care, according to a new study. More...
12 Dec 2018
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