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Choosing the Right Tool for the Job: A Look at Spinal Surgery Options

November 27, 2025

Spinal surgery can be a big deal, especially when dealing with complex cases like adult spinal deformities. One of the main worries after such surgeries is something called proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and its more severe form, proximal junctional failure (PJF). These complications can happen

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How Remote Guidance is Shaping the Future of Robot-Assisted Surgeries

November 21, 2025

Robotic surgery is becoming more common. But who teaches the surgeons? Enter teleproctoring. This is where experts guide surgeons from afar. A recent study took a close look at how well this works. The study checked out different robotic systems. It looked at how well surgeons learned and how well

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Fixing Broken Ankles: Does a Special Screw Make a Difference?

July 7, 2025

Ankle fractures, specifically Weber B types, can be tricky to fix. Surgeons often debate whether using a special screw, called a lag screw, helps patients heal better. This screw is designed to pull broken bone pieces together, but is it really necessary? Some doctors use it, while others don't. Th

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Fixing Crooked Ankles: A Closer Look at Ligament Release in Ankle Replacements

July 1, 2025

Ankle replacements are tricky when the ankle is really bent inward. Sometimes, the ligaments on the inside of the ankle are too tight. Doctors might cut these ligaments to straighten the ankle. But what happens after this cut? A group of researchers wanted to find out. They looked at 32 patients wh

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What Makes a Meniscus Repair a Flop?

April 27, 2025

There is a lot of confusion around what counts as a failure in meniscus repair. This is a big deal because fixing a torn meniscus is key to keeping knees in good shape and slowing down wear and tear. Even with all the fancy new surgery methods, doctors still can't agree on how to measure success or

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Fixing Big Stomach Problems in Elderly: Is It Safe?

April 14, 2025

In the world of medicine, there is a growing concern about the safety of fixing very large stomach hernias in people aged 80 and above. These hernias can cause serious symptoms and greatly affect a person's life. As the population ages, doctors are seeing more of these cases. One effective way to fi

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Awake Surgery and Recurrent Brain Tumors: What We Learned

February 15, 2025

Awake surgery is a technique where a patient is conscious during brain surgery. This method is often used to remove brain tumors. It's especially useful for tumors like gliomas, as it allows doctors to remove as much of the tumor as possible while keeping the patient safe. However, its effectiveness

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The Hidden Helper: How Respiratory Cultures Boost Lung Surgery Success

February 2, 2025

The goals of VATS surgery is to treat serious lung infections and remove infected lung tissue. Doctors take tissue and fluid samples to grow bacteria cultures. This is no surprise, everyone knows you need to know what bacteria you're dealing with to be able to treat it properly. Sometime

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Radioactive Treatments and Parathyroid Problems: What You Need to Know

January 25, 2025

Have you heard about radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy? It's a common treatment for thyroid issues. But did you know there might be some side effects? Scientists are looking into a link between RAI and a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT affects the parathyroid glands, which a

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Understanding Shoulder Injuries: A New Way to Measure Glenoid Defects

January 22, 2025

Have you ever wondered how doctors measure shoulder injuries? Well, it's not easy! One of the main problems in shoulder instability cases is a bone defect in the glenoid area. This isn't just a minor bump; it can seriously impact surgery results. Experts have been using various methods based on 3D-