Category: Surgery
Functional vs Mechanical Alignment in Robotic Knee Replacement: What the New Evidence Actually Shows
Key Takeaways A new 2026 meta-analysis comparing functional alignment with mechanical alignment in robotic primary total knee arthroplasty suggests that functional alignment can reduce the need for soft-tissue releases …Pig Liver Functions in Human for 10 Days: Study Explores Short-Term Support for Patients with Liver Failure
Key Takeaways A gene-edited pig liver functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human without signs of rejection. The study tested basic liver functions but didn’t assess full metabolic …
Craniotomy Significantly Improves Survival in Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Key Takeaways Children with drug-resistant epilepsy who underwent craniotomy had a 98.45% 10-year survival rate, surpassing medication (89.27%) and nerve stimulation (92.65%). Craniotomy may be safe even for infants …
Why Diabetic Foot Wounds Stop Healing: Insights from Surgeon Yaroslav Popovych’s Systemic Approach
Key Takeaways Approximately 1.6 million Americans develop a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) each year, making diabetic foot disease one of the most serious complications of diabetes. Standard treatment focuses …
When Robotic Knee Replacement Does Not Go as Planned: Persistent Pain, Complications, Revision Surgery, and What Patients Should Know
Key Takeaways A painful or disappointing result after robotic knee replacement does not automatically mean the robot failed. Most failure mechanisms are the same problems seen after total knee …
When Dental Implants Fail: Why It Happens, Warning Signs, Treatment Options, and What Patients Should Do Next
Key Takeaways Implant failure can occur early or result from biological or mechanical problems, and each category requires a different response. Pain does not reliably reflect peri-implant health; inflammation …Bursitis of the Shoulder Latest Facts: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Bursitis of the shoulder is a condition that results in the inflammation of one or more bursae in the shoulder. A bursa is a sac-like structure that contains a …Knee Arthritis: Causes, Stages, Treatment Options, and When Surgery Becomes Necessary
Key Takeaways Knee osteoarthritis is not simply “wear and tear.” It is a whole-joint disease involving cartilage, bone, synovium, menisci, ligaments and surrounding muscles. X-ray severity and symptom severity …