Hospital beds for stroke patients are typically elevated at the head, however, a flat head position before surgical removal of a blood clot in the brain (thrombectomy) may lead to better outcomes.

From clinical outcomes to costs, here are the key discoveries in spine surgery this year: 1. A study from Plano-based Texas Back Institute found positive clinical results for patients having hybrid ...

When performing a knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than ...

Health First surgeon Dr. Marshall Bovelsky believes informed patients make the best decisions, and that honest conversations ...

Doctors said the technology represents a major advancement in orthopedic care, allowing surgeons to create detailed, 3D ...

Informing patients about bariatric surgery is a comprehensive discussion, so aim to provide the most up-to-date information about both pre- and post-surgery expectations.

A promising new study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's annual meeting shows that immunotherapy could help many cancer patients avoid surgery. Researchers found that 92 ...