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Image: The Procotyl Prime acetabular XLPE cup system (Photo courtesy of MicroPort Orthopedics).

Cross-Linked Implants Reduce Revision Surgery Rates

A long-term follow-up study confirms that hip implants made of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) substantially lower the risk of revision surgery after total hip replacement. More...
13 Aug 2018

Fear of Litigation Influences Caesarean Section Choice

Fear of litigation and perceived safety concerns are among the key factors influencing a decision to perform a caesarean section (CS), claims a new study. More...
09 Aug 2018
Image: A new study claims magnetic bone cement can be used to guide drugs to VCFs (Photo courtesy of UIC).

Magnetic Kyphoplasty Helps Spinal Fractures Heal

Adding magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to surgical cement could help surgeons approximate hard to reach spinal fractures, claims a new study. More...
08 Aug 2018
Image: A new orpectomy cage system helps stabilize cervical and lumbar spine (Photo courtesy of Zavation).

Expandable Corpectomy Cage Stabilizes the Spine

An adjustable height vertebral body replacement device provides structural stability in skeletally mature patients following corpectomy or vertebrectomy. More...
02 Aug 2018

Effects Questionable for Shoulder Impingement Arthroscopy

A new study suggests that arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) is no more effective than non-operative alternatives and exercise therapy. More...
31 Jul 2018
Image: The STARLED5 NX surgical lamp (Photo courtesy of ACEM).

LED Light Delivers High Quality OR Illumination

An innovative surgical lamp uses light emitting diode (LED) technology to provide optimal performance, reliability, and visual comfort. More...
25 Jul 2018
Image: The Surpass Streamline Flow Diverter in proximity to an aneurysm (Photo courtesy of Stryker).

Flow Diverting Stent Helps Contain Cerebrovascular Defects

An innovative flow diverter embolization device protects susceptible patients from large and giant brain unruptured aneurysms. More...
24 Jul 2018
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