Introduction: Good wound closure is an important step in management of distal femur fracture to prevent infection and faster rehabilitation. Knotless barbed sutures can save time and distribute wound ...

Abstract: In robot-assisted surgery (RAS), three-dimensional (3-D) position estimation of a surgical suture thread is essential in automating the wound suturing procedure. Nevertheless, accurate ...

University Eye Hospital, Center of Ophthalmology, Eberhard-Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany Correspondence to Dr G B Jaissle, University Eye Hospital, Centre of Ophthalmology, Eberhard-Karls ...

What is a cesarean section? Cesarean section, C-section, or cesarean birth is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the birth parent's abdomen and uterus. Healthcare ...

The Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is the most commonly used surgical drain. Patients often need to wear drains after hospital discharge, so it’s important to understand proper at-home care techniques. The ...

Wash your hands for at least 30 seconds with soap and warm water before touching your incision. Be gentle and avoid scrubbing your incision to prevent removing scabs and slowing healing. Regularly ...

There are four types of bones in the human body: long, short, flat, and irregular. Long bones are longer than they are wide and help with body movement. Short bones are about as wide as they are long ...