Tag: Implants
Women Forgoing Reconstruction After Mastectomy Pleased
22 percent experienced 'flat denial,' when the option of no reconstruction after mastectomy was not initially offered
Cochlear Implants Aid Speech Recognition in Most Adults
However, individual benefit shows large degree of variability
Incidence of Dislocation After Hip Arthroplasty May Be Higher Than Thought
Age, sex, head size, fixation method, and surgical approach independently associated with dislocation risk
Hip Implant Survival Tied to Implant Choice
Implant selection easier to change than technical skills or system factors, authors say
Consensus Statements Issued for Adult Cochlear Implantation
20 statements relate to awareness of implantation, effectiveness of implantation, outcomes
Risk for Complications From Mesh Implant Does Not Diminish
Continued surveillance necessary for patients with mesh implants for pelvic organ prolapse repair
Microbes Tied to Pedicle Screw Loosening, Spinal Implant Failure
Low-virulent microorganisms detected using sonication on extracted hardware
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
Extended Range of Vision Lens Found Superior to Monofocal
Superior range of visual acuity, glasses independence with extended range of vision intraocular lens
Composite Subretinal Implants May Lessen Vision Loss From AMD
Improved vision with implant seen in some with non-neovascular age-related macular degeneration
