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Weight-Loss Surgery Negatively Impacts Skeletal Health

A new review of studies suggests that weight loss surgery can cause declines in bone mass and strength, and it is linked with an increased risk of bone fractures. More...
16 May 2018
Image: An endoscopic accessory stabilizes endoluminal procedures (Photo courtesy of Lumendi).

Stabilization Platform Assists Endolumenal Interventions

A novel accessory ensures complete positioning of an endoscope in the large intestine and assists with optical visualization, diagnosis, and treatment. More...
15 May 2018
Image: The Neuro-Spinal scaffold (Photo courtesy of InVivo Therapeutics).

Resorbable Scaffold Promotes Spinal Cord Injury Healing

A novel bioresorbable polymer scaffold placed within a spinal cord injury (SCI) site provides structural support to the spared spinal tissue, and a supportive matrix to facilitate endogenous repair processes. More...
14 May 2018
Image: Computed tomography is transformed to match surfaces to iSV by pairing tracking system coordinates (Photo courtesy of Dartmouth College).

Innovative System Guides Surgeons during Procedures

A novel three-dimensional (3D) optical tracking system provides orthopedic spine surgeons with real-time navigation, like a Google Maps for the body. More...
10 May 2018

Fewer Deaths of Patients with Older Surgeons in ED

A new study suggests that emergency patients treated by older surgeons had lower mortality rates than patients treated by younger surgeons. More...
09 May 2018
Image: Research shows noninvasive spinal stimulation can help SCI patients regain motor control (Photo courtesy of NeuroRecovery Technologies).

Activation of Cervical Spinal Networks Ameliorates Severe Paralysis

A new study suggests that a nonsurgical, noninvasive spinal stimulation procedure can help people with severe spinal cord injury (SCI) regain use of their hands and fingers. More...
08 May 2018
Image: The OVOMotion shoulder arthroplasty system (Photo courtesy of Arthrosurface).

Total Shoulder System Provides Increased Glenoid Exposure

A new stemless total shoulder system with an inlay socket design minimizes bone removal and provides enhanced biomechanical stability. More...
01 May 2018
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