Incidental durotomy — small tears of the outer membrane of the spinal cord — are a common occurrence in spinal surgery, and may lead to litigation. Most malpractice cases associated with dural tear end in a ruling in favor of the surgeon, reports a study in the journal Spine, published by Wolters Kluwer. But certain types of durotomy…
Wearable Tech Gets Good Ratings from Plastic Surgeons
Plastic surgeons see some clear advantages of using Google Glass in the operating room, reports a survey study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). “Despite some identified weaknesses, Google Glass is a unique technology with a promising plastic surgical application in…