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Image: The GalaSHAPE 3D surgical scaffold comes in a range of shapes and sizes (Photo courtesy of Galatea Surgical).

3D Surgical Scaffold Contours to Human Body

An innovative three-dimensional (3D) scaffold for plastic and reconstructive surgery supports, elevates, repairs, and reinforces soft tissue. More...
18 Apr 2017
Image: The Alexis O C-Section retractor (Photo courtesy of Applied Medical).

Plastic Retractor Sheath Reduces C-Section Infection Rates

An innovative plastic wound retractor reduces the rate of surgical site infections in Cesarean sections, compared to a traditional metal retractor. More...
13 Apr 2017
Image: The J-Plasma generator and hand piece (Photo courtesy of Bovie Medical).

Plasma-Based Surgical Instrument Combines Cutting and Coagulation

A novel device offers increased control of plasma stream tissue dissection, while being able to switch to a monopolar or helium spray coagulation mode with just the push of a button. More...
12 Apr 2017
Image: A new study claims sea urchin spines can be used to form biodegradable bone implants (Photo courtesy of ACS).

New Grafting Material Made from Sea Urchin Spines

Sea urchin spines possess superior material properties that could be used for the production of biodegradable artificial grafts for bone defect repair, claims a new study. More...
11 Apr 2017
Image: The CoRoent Small Interbody System (Photo courtesy of NuVasive).

Cervical Interbody Implants Treat Up to Four Levels

An innovative intervertebral body fusion system treats disc degeneration at up to four contiguous levels in the cervical spine. More...
11 Apr 2017

Risk of Death Not Affected by Weekend Surgery

A new study challenges the paradigm that patients who undergo elective surgery at the end of the week are at a greater risk of dying. More...
06 Apr 2017
Image: Comparative MRI scans before (L) and four years after ASCR (R) (Photo courtesy of Teruhisa Mihata).

Reconstruction Reverses Pseudoparalysis in Rotator Cuff Tears

Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction (ASCR) to treat irreparable rotator cuff tears may eliminate pseudoparalysis and significantly improve shoulder function, according to a new study. More...
05 Apr 2017
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