Tag: infection

Infection

Scientists are taking inspiration from dragonfly wings to combat orthopaedic surgical...

South Australian researchers are embarking on a AUD$20 million medical and manufacturing research project which could reduce the chance of infection after orthopaedic surgery,...
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Non-antibiotic strategy might prevent infections in patients with spinal cord injuries

New research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, USA, has found a potential non-antibiotic therapeutic strategy to prevent infections in...

Complete decontamination of robotic instruments “virtually impossible”

Robotic surgery seems to offer a number of impressive benefits for spinal surgery, from increased precision and accuracy to potentially lower radiation doses for...
minimally invasive surgery

Minimally invasive surgery “markedly reduces” postoperative infection risk

Minimally invasive surgery is generally considered to reduce blood loss and preserve surrounding tissue, among other benefits. There is a dearth in the literature,...