I recently admitted my first resident with a surgical incision with staples intact in a hip wound. Do you have tips on how to care for this wound? First and foremost, ensure that you read and ...

For years, orthopedic teams have increasingly used single-use, prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) to reduce these complications. These dressings support healing by applying ...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M today announced new data demonstrating the PREVENA™ Incision Management System significantly mitigated 90-day surgical site complications (SSCs) and readmission ...

CARROLLTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tanner Health and Healthliant Ventures are pleased to announce a partnership with Incision USA, a healthcare technology company dedicated to supporting surgical teams ...

A new therapy involving a medication requires the approval of the FDA. Not so for a new surgical technique or device. For my surgical brethren, we need a good idea and our “can do” attitude takes over ...

Credit: Getty Images The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons outlines guidance on preventing surgical site infections during colorectal operations. The American Society of Colon and Rectal ...

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

Research presented at the 30th American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting (AAHKS) builds on existing evidence that PREVENA™ Therapy lowers surgical site complications and readmission ...