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Special: Implants

Our Topics in 2006

Special: Implants

Problems with a screw? The person coming up with the solution may not necessarily be a mechanic. Rather, an orthopaedist might be a good idea.

Implants are the topic of our Special on MEDICA.de presenting new results from current studies.

A team of engineers has shown that zinc or titanium oxide nanosurfaces can reduce the presence of bacteria, thus reducing the number of infections on orthopaedic implants. - Nanotech Surfaces: Bones Grow and Infections Decline

Inserting a stent to open a narrowed carotid artery has been found to reduce symptoms of depression that may be associated with carotid stenosis, according to a study. - Depression: Carotid Stenting Reduces Symptoms

The use of anti-inflammatory drugs following hip replacement surgery could do more harm than good, according to a new study. - Hip replacement: Prescription Routine Could do Harm