Using metal staples to close wounds after orthopedic (joint) surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using traditional nylon sutures, concludes a new study. Using metal staples to close ...

Researchers from the United Kingdom found that closing wounds with metal staples after hip surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using nylon sutures, according to a release from the ...

The growing popularity of minimally invasive surgical techniques and the rising incidence of chronic diseases necessitating surgical interventions have driven recent growth in the market for surgical ...

Just like with any type of abdominal surgery, giving birth via cesarean section comes with several risks including infection at the site of incision. A growing number of women, in the U.S., however, ...

Two recent clinical studies from ZipLine Medical showed that its surgical wound closure system demonstrated improvements in both patient outcomes and overall costs compared to surgical staples. The ...

Surgeons would love to find a replacement for surgical staples — one that doesn't aggravate wounds on the way in and out. Bioengineers think... At first, the idea of using porcupine quills to patch up ...

A study published on bmj.com today concludes that using metal staples to close wounds after orthopedic (joint) surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using traditional nylon sutures.