Lasers cut precisely and without contact—ideal for surgery. The problem is that in hard tissues such as bone, they are too slow and do not cut deep enough. Researchers at the University of Basel have ...

Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint injury that is more common in young people than adults. Surgery may be necessary if other less-invasive treatments aren’t effective. Share on Pinterest sasirin ...

Leg lengthening is a type of surgery you might get if one of your legs is shorter than the other. This condition is also known as anisomelia. Often, it’s a medically necessary procedure to correct the ...

Leg lengthening surgery, once primarily performed to correct leg-length discrepancies in children or assist patients recovering from traumatic injuries, has gradually transformed into a cosmetic ...

A comminuted fracture is when a bone breaks into three or more pieces. These typically require surgery and take longer to heal than other fractures. A comminuted fracture happens when you break a bone ...

Collarbone surgery involves repairing a broken clavicle bone. Surgeons will try to realign the displaced bone and fix it in place to help it heal. People can usually return to their usual activities ...

For many common problems of the knee, hip, shoulder, spine and wrist, nonsurgical options may be just as good. Christopher Capozziello for The New York Times By Nicholas Bakalar Considering bone or ...

Laser therapy reduces bleeding and post-operative pain compared to osseous surgery by cauterizing nerve endings and blood vessels. The procedure targets diseased tissue specifically, leaving healthy ...