Surgery Category
Top MEDICAL VIDEO 11-14-2008
Here is our Top Medical Video for today, brought to you by ScrubTV:
How Long will My Hip Replacement Last?
About 90% of surgical patients will be doing well with their hip implant at 20 years. This is a short, informative video that is to-the-point on the longevity of hip implants in arthritis patients who undergo a total hip replacement.
Medical Magnets Helping Heal The Human Heart
Far from just being decorations on your fridge, magnets are used in countless products every day. From ushering trains along the tracks to helping produce sound in your car speakers, magnets play a lot of roles. Now, powerful magnets are even being used to help heal the human heart.
Performing Brain Surgery - While The Patient Is Awake!
Imagine waking up right in the middle of surgery. It might sound like a nightmare, but some surgeons and their patients actually prefer it. It’s a technique called “awake brain surgery” and it’s proving to be very effective.
Deaf Patients Hear Sounds With Unique Device
Children laughing, a barking dog, a screaming siren — sounds most of us take for granted. For people who are deaf, they are noises they only wish they could hear. Now, a “bionic ear” device is helping their world come alive.
Surviving Breast Cancer Often Marred By Lymphedema
The good news is that more women than ever before are beating breast cancer. The bad news is those survivors are dealing with another problem that’s even more widespread than some thought. A new study has found that a majority of women who overcome breast cancer face a new battle with lymphedema, a painful condition caused by swelling — one they will have to fight the rest of their lives.
