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Image: The Zavation Facet Screw System (Photo courtesy of Zavation).

New Screw Systems Advance Spinal Fixation

Two new screw systems simplify thoracolumbar, cervical, interbody fusion, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. More...
28 Aug 2018
Image: A VR haptic feedback system can train future surgeons (Photo courtesy of FundamentalVR).

Advanced Virtual Surgery Trainer Provides Tactile Feedback

A new virtual reality (VR) surgery training platform using haptic and physical feedback to create a tactile, flight simulator-like experience for surgeons. More...
27 Aug 2018
Image: Blunt-tipped Minne Ties are being used to hold a patient\'s teeth into occlusion (Photo courtesy of Summit Medical).

Zip-Tie Technology Advances Jaw Fracture Management

Novel blunt-tipped miniature fasteners can effectively realize maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF) by holding a patient’s teeth into occlusion. More...
22 Aug 2018
Image: A new viewpoint claims heavily edited selfies are raising the demand for corrective surgery (Photo courtesy of Facetune).

Social Media Selfies Stimulate Demand for Aesthetic Surgery

Snapchat and other picture messaging applications are motivating patients to try and replicate their heavily edited selfie images into real life via plastic surgery, claims a new opinion item. More...
22 Aug 2018
Image: A novel robotic–guided TKR system uses guides to precisely direct bone resection (Photo courtesy of OMNI).

Robotic TKR System Optimizes Implant Fit and Alignment

Advanced software and robotic-assisted instrumentation tailor total knee replacement (TKR) procedures to the patient's unique anatomy. More...
21 Aug 2018
Image: Compressed and expanded SMP plugs (Photo courtesy of Todd Landsman/ Shape Memory Medical).

Novel Embolization Device Uses Shape Memory Technology

A new compressible embolization plug expands to its pre-determined shape once correctly positioned in the peripheral vasculature. More...
20 Aug 2018

Expedited Surgery Imperative for Post-Hip Fracture Survival

Surgery on admission day or the following day reduces postoperative mortality among medically stable patients with hip fracture, according to a new study. More...
20 Aug 2018
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