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Image: SEM images of conformal ALD coating on the edges and corners of silicone (Photo courtesy of Picosun).

Nanolaminate Coating Extends Viability of Microimplants

A novel atomic layer deposition (ALD) thin film coating can encapsulate minuscule electronic implants, extending their lifetime in the human body. More...
01 Jan 2019
Image: The Mariner Endosurgery development team at McMaster University (Photo courtesy of McMaster University/ DeGroote School of Business).

Augmented Reality System Aids Laparoscopic Surgery

An augmented surgical navigation system enables surgeons to annotate safety zones and guide surgical tools during minimally invasive procedures. More...
31 Dec 2018
Image: Materialise and Carestream Health collaborate to enhance OrthoView (Photo courtesy of Materialise).

Zero Footprint Planning Solution Advances Orthopedic Surgery

A new collaborative tool will enable surgeons the freedom to plan surgical procedures in a standard browser, eliminating the requirement for additional software. More...
26 Dec 2018
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
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