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Robotic-assisted partial knee replacement transforms life of patient

Harold Harris has always led an active life. From directing films to playing tennis and even making music, his passion for movement was undeniable. However, arthritis in his knee gradually eroded his ability to enjoy these activities, leaving him struggling with everyday tasks. “When you lose your...

Reducing wait times for hip and knee replacement surgeries

How can we reduce wait times for much needed hip and knee replacement surgery in Canada? Coordinated referral and team-based care models show promise, according to research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). In Canada, there are long wait times for scheduled surgeries, such...

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A North American first: Southlake Health celebrates 1,000th sutureless heart valve surgery

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Robot gives surgeons a “leg up” on hip replacements

Orthopedic surgeons at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) performed...

Canadian first: Hybrid biplane OR to maximize efficiency and patient safety

With the support of donor funding, St. Michael’s Hospital has opened a state-of-the-art hybrid...

Infections following hip replacement associated with an increased risk of death, study finds

Patients who develop a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after a total hip replacement have...

OR Black Box data shows importance of team dynamics to surgery success

A team of researchers at North York General Hospital (NYGH) is studying a video...

London Health Sciences Centre reduces cancer surgery wait times by 50 per cent

Through several focused strategies and a dedicated team effort, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)...

Southlake pioneering advancements in cardiac care

Southlake Regional Health Centre is setting new benchmarks that will bring leading edge cardiac...

AI and cardiac care

A new Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) study will harness the power of artificial intelligence...

1000th Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion transplantation surgery celebrated at UHN

Shaf Keshavjee and Marcelo Cypel continue to see the future for the Ex-Vivo Lung...

KHSC trials minimally invasive shockwave procedure for the first time in Ontario

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Minimally invasive cardiac surgery reduces trauma

It has been two months since Bojan, a 51-year-old man, attended the Minimally Invasive...

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