Dr. Zhou Zhaoping said he had to perform the procedure this way with the building under lockdown. Large-scale COVID-19 restrictions have been implemented in Shanghai amid a surge in local cases. A ...

After 65 years of experiences with stitches after surgeries and accidents, I have staples for the first time. A photo of my current stitches doesn't reveal exactly how they are removed. I've removed ...

Using metal staples to close wounds after orthopedic (joint) surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using traditional nylon sutures, concludes a new study. Using metal staples to close ...

Kaitlyn Bristowe got candid about her recent eyelid surgery — and what slowed down her healing journey. The former Bachelorette, 39, opened up about why she decided to get an upper blepharoplasty — a ...

Brooklinn Khoury lost her upper lip and part of her nose in a pit bill attack in 2020 Brooklinn Khoury is thrilled to have her stitches removed after three weeks of itchiness. The 23-year-old posted a ...

A thin polymer bio-film that seals surgical wounds could make sutures a relic of medical history. Measuring just 50 microns, the film is placed on a surgical wound and exposed to an infrared laser, ...

On April 12, Kobe Bryant had the Achilles snap heard round the world when he ended his season with the severe injury. The Los Angeles Lakers still managed to get into the playoffs, but were swept ...

The coronary-artery connector system allows surgeons to join the heart’s blood vessels without the need for stitches. The system not only reduces the time required for surgery but also guarantees that ...