Procedure Basics

Read Expert Overview of Hip Replacement Procedure Basics | Curvo

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

If you’re part of a busy healthcare supply chain, It’s hard to keep up with critical information about hip replacement procedures. But that’s exactly what you need to know when those contracts come due.

Read Overview of Procedure Basics for Endomechanical Devices | Curvo

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Endomechanical devices are those used to assist during laparoscopic surgeries in the abdomen. These are surgeries on the torso and exclude anything dealing with the heart, large vessels in the abdomen, or orthopedics. Generally, they assist in removing, attaching, or joining organs or parts of the abdomen.

Review These Procedure Basics for Left Atrial Appendage Devices

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a normal part of cardiac anatomy. In most people, this small projection off the left atrium causes no issues and is a part of proper cardiac function. It may work as a decompression chamber whenever there are periods of high pressure in the left atrium during regular cardiac function.

Get Fast Insights into Orthopedic Screws with These Procedure Basics

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

There are more products in use in surgery with the word “screw” attached to them than any other term. In orthopedics alone, there are about 250,000 parts in the Orthopedic Network News/Curvo database out of the 1.1 million parts.

Find Valuable Insight in These Surgical Energy Procedure Basics

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

There are a number of different types of surgical energy sources used in medicine including lasers, microwaves, radio-frequency (RF) current, ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance (MR). Some combine modalities such as RF current with plasma, argon gas, or carbon dioxide.

All are designed to achieve the desired clinical effect of cutting, cauterizing or vaporizing tissue with minimal disruption to surrounding tissues. The energy sources must also ensure the safety of patients and their caregivers.

Read Hip Fracture Procedure Basics to Bring You Up to Speed | Curvo

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Hip fractures are the most common hospitalized fracture and are most frequently seen in the elderly. According to Orthopedic Network News, approximately 90% of hip fractures are treated with some sort of implant. The optimum treatment of hip fractures will depend on a variety of factors, including the location of the fracture, the expectations of the patient, the availability of skilled resources, and training of the surgeon.

Get Insights from Implanted Stimulators Procedure Basics

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Scientists and clinicians have been using electricity to stimulate or modify nerve response practically since the invention of electricity. Implantable stimulators have been around for at least 40 years and recently there has been a proliferation of new devices and companies with narrowly targeted indications.

Get Insights from Knee Replacement Procedure Basics | Curvo

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Knee replacements are performed more often than hip replacements in the US. There are several types of common knee replacements including bicondylar knee, unicondylar knee, and patellofemoral knee replacements.

Learn from These Electrophysiology Procedure Basics | Curvo

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Electrophysiology (EP) studies and ablations are a mainstay of the hospital's EP lab and the source of much inpatient revenue. The purpose of an EP procedure is to “map” the electrical system of the heart and, if possible, to correct anomalies in the heart’s electrical system.

The physiology of the heart contains electrical pathways that generate signals to the chambers to the heart to pump on a precise basis. Occasionally, the circuitry is compromised or damaged which causes the heart to beat irregularly.

Read About Spinal Fusion Devices and Procedure Basics | Curvo

Curvo — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

According to Curvo’s 2018 national data, devices used for spinal fusion accounted for over 80% of hospitals’ spinal device costs, far surpassing that for neurostimulators, artificial discs, vertebral compression repair, and spinal process devices. Cost will vary depending on the location of the fusion (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral), number of vertebrae fused, and adjunctive products used.