Boys up to the age of 16 in Canada who suffer from a knee injury can go without a surgery for it. This is even true for some folks requiring a knee replacement or reconstruction. Although it sounds scary, the cruciate ligament of the knee is a pretty tough band that can repair itse
Imagine this, it's been 40 years since a special medical journal first appeared. This journal isn't your average read, it's all about craniofacial surgery. The journal started in 1983, and it has been a big deal ever since. This milestone is a great chance to look back at all the changes in the worl
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in healthcare, bringing fresh ideas to improve how doctors make decisions and care for patients. There's a tricky part of medicine called peripheral nerve surgery, where cases are complex and need careful planning. This study had an idea. W
Let's zoom in on glaucoma. It's a stealthy yet hazardous eye condition that can creep up on you. This is when the doctor comes in to talk about surgery. Surgical eye procedure like trabeceulectomy is a tried-and-tested solution for dealing with glaucoma. Walking into the operation theat
In the heart of Hungary, a unique partnership is taking place. Three major medical institutions have joined forces to raise the bar for heart surgery. This isn't just about cutting-edge techniques; it's about making life better for countless people. Picture this: Patients in need of heart s
Imagine having a tool that promises to make your job faster and more cost-effective—but it doesn't. Doctors are performing a certain type of weight-loss surgery using robots. This procedure is known as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). During this surgery, doctors use a robotic system called Da Vi
What unfolds when youngsters go home from surgery? Its a common practice for doctors to recommend opioid medication to help manage pain. The issue of opioid habits within families is sharper than most might think. Imagine this: kids in hospital. Well-meaning parents meet surgeons and pharm
In 2019, the high stakes world of esophageal surgery in Belgium took a bold step toward consistency. The importance of this type of surgery was clear to everyone in the field which dealt with the management and successful carrying out of the operation. What changed when these centers of surgical exc
Brain AVMs, which are tangled messes of arteries and veins, can cause serious brain bleeds even in young people. They are a significant reason for strokes in younger age groups. Managing these complicated messes, especially the high-grade ones, poses a tough challenge. Surgery to take these AVMs ou
What if your knee could go back to its original state after injury? This was the question researchers asked about a specific knee surgery. Let's break it down. The surgery in question is called a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Imagine, in the UKA, a surgeon replaces only the da
