Lasers cut precisely and without contact—ideal for surgery. The problem is that in hard tissues such as bone, they are too ...

Arthroscopic subacromial decompression surgery does not reduce pain any more than arthroscopy alone in people with shoulder impingement, researchers say. "[T]he findings from our study suggest that ...

A glue-gun-like device that can be used to print biodegradable bone grafts directly into fractures could revolutionize orthopedic surgery, offering personalized implants that speed healing and cut ...

Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or ...

Cochlear implant surgery helps people with severe hearing loss by placing an electronic device inside the inner ear. To reach the inner ear, surgeons must first remove part of a bone behind the ear, ...