Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows the interior of a joint to be examined or repaired. A primary purpose of arthroscopic surgery, as compared with more invasive ...

Barbed sutures have emerged as a transformative tool in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, particularly in procedures such as myomectomy and hysterectomy. Their design, incorporating unidirectional or ...

Is it safer to use sutures or staples for skin closure after orthopaedic surgery? The authors performed a meta-analysis of reports published in the past 60 years and found that only 6 of 194 ...

April 6, 2012 (San Antonio, Texas) — Some strabismus surgeons operating for ocular misalignment leave their sutures long in order to be able to make postoperative adjustments. Other surgeons believe ...

Surgery to replace your thumb joint could involve a tendon transfer or an artificial replacement. There are also newer techniques that use a wire or suture as a sling to support your thumb. As people ...

Researchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcement in hiatal hernia repair for patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...

The operation may be a complete success, the surgeon may do a superb piece of needlework with sterile sutures, yet somehow the wound may still become infected just where the stitches were placed. Lord ...

Engineers have designed tissue-derived 'smart' sutures that can not only hold tissue in place, but also detect inflammation and release drugs. The sutures are coated with hydrogels that can be ...

The UAB Department of Surgery Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee hosted several students in a UAB Surgery learning space to teach a hands-on suturing skills workshop. The participants ...