Iatrogenic Injury

Despite the notion that nerve surgery research has plateaued in the past several decades, some surgeons view timely, precise diagnostics and a new wave of research as a viable path to improved outcomes in nerve repair in the future.

Women with invasive cervical cancer demonstrated increased risks for iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries during diagnostic workup, according to results of a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

The nano or needle arthroscopy system that was released for clinical use in September 2019 in the United States is a 1.9-mm arthroscope that can visualize into the ankle joint and be used to perform procedures while the patient is under a local anesthetic in an office or bedside setting. This technique is associated with little down time following the procedure compared to traditional arthroscopy or mini-open procedures.