Special Editions Archive

Not so long ago, almost all spine patients underwent open surgery that included a large incision followed by several days of bedrest in a hospital....

Three actions can make the difference in successfully outfitting a new freestanding spine center: listening to what surgeons need, choosing the right vendors and planning...

As a well-known team physician for not one but two professional Chicago franchises — the Bulls and the White Sox — Adam Yanke, MD, PhD, sees his fair share of non-athlete...

George Dugan, CRNA, RN, an anesthesia provider for Temple University Health System in Philadelphia, is no stranger to pain. His patients frequently suffer for months...

In the world of hand and wrist surgery, the Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) technique has revolutionized both pain management and the patient...

Joint replacement surgery continues to trend toward younger and younger patients who are eager to resume their active lifestyles post-procedure...

Surgeons: Imagine a consistent caseload of vibrant athletes at the peak of their physical skills that you could help reclaim competitive glory after they suffered crippling injuries...

If you haven’t had a sharps injury, you might be less inclined to speak up when you are directly handed a used sharp on the sterile field....

There are a lot of dedicated people working in hospital and surgery center operating rooms and one thing that’s certain among team members is there is never a question...

Pressure injuries (PIs) can range from a minor, localized area of non-blanchable erythema to full-thickness skin and tissue loss with exposed muscle, tendon, ligament...