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 ...

SOLASCURE Ltd ("SolasCure"), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound care and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research ("USAISR"), today announced a ...

Surgeons use surgical staples to close an incision after surgery as an alternative option to sutures. They are quick and easy to use and typically have a low risk of infection. During most surgical ...

Imagine being responsible for the full 30-day post-discharge care of your surgical patients, including costs and outcomes. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s the reality of the TEAM initiative, ...

A new study suggests that suppressing inflammation after surgery may prolong pain instead of relieving it. Taking anti-inflammatory medication after an operation is a common part of care. However, a n ...

This content was provided by GW Hospital. Kester Verdadero, Divisional Director for Surgical Services at The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital). Here, he discusses the surgical ...

Today, Incision’s platforms are used by healthcare professionals in approximately 300 hospitals across more than 20 countries. With deep roots in surgical education and perioperative care, as well as ...

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 ...