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Image: Hydraulic instruments support surgeons when working with endoscopes (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer IPA).

Hydraulic Assistance Facilitates Endoscopic Procedures

A novel hydraulic control system for endoscopes could provide added support and sensitivity during minimally invasive surgery and biopsy procedures.   More...
15 Oct 2014
Image: The Siemens Healthcare Acuson SC2000 Prime ultrasound system, designed for interventional heart valve procedures (Photo courtesy of Siemens Healthcare).

Ultrasound System Visualizes Complete Blood Flow during Interventional Heart Valve Procedures

A new ultrasound cardiovascular imaging system provides live, full-volume color Doppler imaging of heart valve anatomy and blood flow using a new true volume transesophageal echo probe.   More...
09 Oct 2014
Image: Schematic of the implanted pulley system to improve grasping function (Photo courtesy of Oregon State University).

Implanted Pulley System Could Improve Postsurgical Hand Function

A novel implanted passive engineering mechanism could improve hand function after tendon transfer surgery, according to a new study.  More...
07 Oct 2014
Image: The CIRS model 603A MRI distortion phantom is designed for stereotactic radiosurgery (Photo courtesy of CIRS).

Phantom Developed for MRI Distortion Assessment in Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatment Planning

A phantom for evaluating MRI distortion in stereotactic radiosurgery planning enables assessment of image distortion in treatment-planning systems.   More...
07 Oct 2014
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Antibacterial Envelope Stabilizes Implantable Cardiac Devices

An innovative absorbable mesh envelope covers an implantable cardiac device to help stabilize it after implantation and reduce surgical-site infections.   More...
06 Oct 2014

Patellar Tendon Graft Results in Fewer ACL Revisions

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a patellar tendon autograft returns better results than those with a hamstring autograft, according to a new study.  More...
05 Oct 2014
Image: A wedge-shaped osteotomy truss system implant (Photo courtesy of 4WEB Medical).

Printed Truss Designs Promote Implant Osteotomies

Innovative three dimensional implant designs facilitate foot, ankle, spine, and other orthopedic osteotomy procedures.  More...
30 Sep 2014
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The Surgical techniques channel of HospiMedica keeps the reader informed about the latest in cardiac procedures, transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, wound care, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, surgical instrumentation, ophthalmology, and additional related fields.