From mythical thorn bushes to flying aces, the remarkable history of one of medicine’s most routine procedures.

Physical therapy and medications are often the first treatment for shoulder injuries. However, shoulder surgery is also an option to repair joints, rotator cuffs, or dislocations, to name a few. The ...

Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression. Nonsurgical therapy includes spinal ...

In a study conducted in Uganda and published in JAMA Surgery, researchers from Karolinska Institutet evaluated a new surgical method for treating groin hernias in women. The method could become an ...

Surgical site infections are the leading cause of unplanned readmission after surgery and can result in increases in the length of hospitalization, morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. 1 The ...

If you have deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, it’s key to treat the blood clot in your vein before it breaks loose. Common treatments include blood thinners, internal filters, or “clot busters”-- drugs ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is one of the best medical technology stocks to buy right now. On May 21, Intuitive ...