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Supporting healthcare professionals and their relentless pursuit of excellence

Use the filters to find content relevant to you and your specialty. Our blog topics address health care challenges, technological innovations, trends, thoughts from renowned surgeons and physicians, and so much more.

An Insight into the Edge^® Bipolar Probe

Temperature monitoring in surgical procedures plays an essential role in ensuring patient safety and procedural success. Advanced tools like the Edge^® Bipolar Probe provide peace of mind and control when it matters most.

Doctors Give CompleteControl™ Two Thumbs Up

It’s important for ERCP cannulations to be both fast and efficient, so what’s the right tool for the job? Doctors have been giving CONMED’s CompleteControl™ sphincterotome rave reviews. Find out why in this blog.

What To Know About Surgical Smoke

Bills and laws have been introduced in recent years by multiple states, such as Minnesota, to make smoke evacuation mandatory in ORs. This blog outlines how Minnesota is working to combat the dangers of smoke.

MPFL Solutions On and Off the Gridiron

The MPFL is just one of many roads in a highway system of soft tissue providing the knee with support and stabilization. Learn about the leading causes of injury, four main surgical repair procedures, and key solutions.

The Dangers of Surgical Smoke: A Q&A with an NHS Nurse

Laura Cuthbertson knows all too well the risks that surgical smoke can pose in the OR—to both patients and staff. In this article, she answers some of CONMED’s questions about surgical smoke in hospitals.

What You Should Know About GPOEM Procedures

Recent findings on Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (GPOEM) could benefit your patients.

Women’s Advanced Knee Forum

In the U.S., only about 6% of all sports medicine physicians are women. We aim to uplift and empower these women, which is why we hosted our first Women’s Advanced Knee Forum.

How to Prevent the Danger of Metal Particulate Shedding in Arthroscopic Procedures

In arthroscopic surgeries, precision is paramount—but there’s a silent, often overlooked threat: metal particulate shedding.

A Reinforced Implant Designed for the Surgeon AND the Patient

When introducing a new product to a value analysis committee, it’s second nature to highlight the clinical value the product brings. But what about the other stakeholders involved?

What You Should Know About POEM Procedures

Understand Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), the tools used, and if its right for your patients.

An AirSeal^® Success Story

Philip Woodworth, MD, discusses his experience with CONMED and AirSeal^® in the operating room.

New From CONMED: Argo Knotless^® GENESYS™

Take a quick look at the material advantages of this impressive new shoulder anchor.

AirSeal^®: Fact or Fiction

CONMED’s AirSeal^® is a powerful insufflator that’s becoming the standard of care—but are claims about AirSeal^®fact or fiction? Read to find out for yourself.

How CartiMax^® Gets Athletes Back In the Game

Nathan Skelley, MD, recently treated a 16-year-old patient for an acute knee injury following a sports-related injury. See how CartiMax^® lead to a pleased patient at a 3 month follow-up appointment.

Going for Gold: Orthopedic Sports Medicine in the Olympics

Intense Olympic preparation comes with high risk of injury. Discover how surgeons can partner with CONMED Orthopedics to allow their patients to regain their active lifestyles.

AOSSM Recap: Advanced Solutions for Complex Knee Injuries

AOSSM attendees had one particular event grab their attention.

Can Disposable EEG Cups Make Your Hospital More Sanitary?

Did you know that reusable EEG cups could be contaminated with bacteria? What if there was a safer, more sanitary solution?

ASCRS and AirSeal^®: A Recap

At this year's ASCRS annual meeting, there was extra emphasis on the advantages of operating at low pressure—something CONMED is all too familiar with thanks to AirSeal^®.

CONMED Makes an Impact at San Diego Shoulder Institute

CONMED products received global interest from surgeons at the San Diego Shoulder Institute’s 41st Annual Shoulder Course.

Advances in Robotic Hernia Surgery

See how surgeons have been able to improve patient outcomes, enhance procedural efficiencies, and lower complication rates.

Say Goodbye to Reprocessing Hassles

In medical device reprocessing, ensuring compliance and efficacy is paramount to patient safety and procedural success. However, the current landscape presents challenges with esophageal dilators.

AirSeal^® and Anesthesia: A Data-Driven Match for Surgery

From decreasing post-operative airway complications to stabilizing intra-operative hemodynamics, the list of AirSeal^® benefits for anesthesia goes on and on.

Celebrating World Environment Day

We're committed to a better tomorrow. In honor of June's World Environment Day, we highlight some of our environmental initiatives that we take so much pride in.

How Innovation Meets Clinical Needs

In the realm of medical technology, the importance of reliable and high-quality equipment cannot be overstated. Electrodes play a pivotal role in patient monitoring and diagnostics.

Spotlight on Skin Cancer

Dermatologists are busy protecting their patients. Let the Skin Cancer Foundation and CONMED lend a hand.

Celebrating National Nurses Week

A tribute to our healthcare heroes. This year’s theme, Nurses Make the Difference, highlights the significant impact nurses have on patient care, community health, and the advancement of the nursing profession.

Shaping the Future of Endoscopic Medicine

In the fast-paced world of medical technology, staying ahead of the curve is essential for delivering optimal patient care. CONMED's AET Department is thrilled to participate at DDW 2024 to do just that.

Health and Safety at Work as a Top Priority

As recently as 2003, the International Labour Organization (ILO) began to observe World Day for Safety and Health at Work to stress the prevention of accidents and diseases at work.

Healing the Earth

As we celebrate Earth Day, the focus often turns to actions we can take as individuals to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment.

Beyond the Bases: Orthopedic Care in Baseball

Get your peanuts and Cracker Jacks – it’s baseball season! Unfortunately, shoulder, knee, and extremities injuries are a part of an exhilarating sport that sees repetitive motion and high-impact plays.

World Health Day: Health for All

Every year on April 7th we celebrate a global health awareness day, World Health Day. Commemorating the founding of the World Health Organization, this day more importantly brings awareness and attention to global health and any issues surrounding it.

Understanding Colorectal Cancer and the Importance of Screenings

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, yet is highly preventable and treatable when detected early through regular screenings.

Successful Relief of Biliary Obstruction with Normalization of Serum Bilirubin

In this blog, Dr. Baron presents a case of a 66-year-old patient who underwent a Whipple operation to treat adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head.

AAOS Takeaway: The Tissue is the Issue™

At last month’s AAOS, there was a lot to experience. But one thing remained clear…

The Hidden Costs of Reprocessing Reusable Dilators

Explore the environmental impact of reprocessing reusable dilators and take a look at a sustainable alternative.

Women in Surgery: Changing the Narrative

Female textile workers marched throughout New York City in protest of unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. Since then, women have challenged standards and lead the way for new innovations.

Real-User Feedback: The Pursuit of a Smoke-Free OR

A recent webinar highlighted legislation progress around the U.S., and shared guidance on advocating for a smoke-free OR. This blog summarizes the insight, questions, and answers from this engaging session.

The Outcomes of an All-Inside Meniscal Repair Approach

Meniscal injuries are the most common injury treated surgically in the knee. Techniques that enable a sufficient repair while preserving the meniscus and surrounding anatomy like neurovascular structures are preferred.

A Full Scope Analysis of Esophageal Dilator Reprocessing

See how disposable dilators are increasing efficiency and decreasing costs is U.S. healthcare facilities.

Clinical Efficacy of Current Biliary Stenting Options

There have been numerous studies over the past two decades comparing biliary stents. With all biliary stents, there is a chance of adverse events happening.

Novel Augment Improves Strength and Reduces Creep at Time-Zero

Repair of massive rotator cuff tears remains a challenging procedure with variable success. Retear rate of the primary surgical repair site for large and massive full-thickness rotator cuff tears ranges from 34% to 94%.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month serves as a pivotal time for healthcare professionals to understand what technologies can help achieve better patient outcomes.

The Many Types of Orthopedic Screws

As many facilities are putting an emphasis on cost savings, any additional surgery to remove an implant would understandably increase the costs to both the patient and the health care system.

Reducing Risk During Biliary Cannulation in ERCP

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has grown tremendously over the last few decades. But successful cannulation is also susceptible to many factors outside physician proficiency.

Real-User Feedback: Operating at Low Pressure in High BMI Patients

Rana C. Pullatt, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Professor of Surgery and Clinical Director of Bariatric and Robotic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, shares surgical experience using AirSeal^® in high BMI patients.

Understanding Hybrid ESD

In the mid-90s, Japanese endoscopists developed the technique for performing mucosal incisions around lesions, now known as complex Endoscopic Mucosal Resections (EMRs).

The Best 5 Tips for Presenting Clinical Content

With the average attention span of adults being 8.25 seconds, creating tailored content that engages your audience is key.

Smoke Evacuation Regulations are Coming…Is Your Facility Prepared?

As of November 2023, 28% of the United States has implemented surgical smoke legislation. These mandates require smoke evacuation be present in operating rooms during procedures that generate surgical smoke plume.

Stretching the Life of Your Surgical Imaging Platforms? Consider This...

With procedures reaching full scheduling capacity in several specialties, some are putting the durability and longevity of their capital equipment to the test.

A Clinical Analysis: Performing ESD and POEM Using Novel Settings

Drs. Salmaan Jawaid, Mohamed O. Othman, and Tara Keihanian completed a study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of performing endoscopic submucosal dissection and peroral endoscopic myotomy using novel ESU settings.

The Knee Injuries Keep on Coming

Fall sports are in full swing…and unfortunately for some, so are the injuries that come along with them. Surgeons are trying to deliver optimal outcomes and an efficient recovery for their patients.

Managing the Impact of Volleyball-Related Injuries

Volleyball is a physically demanding sport with high participation rates globally. Following proper training and conditioning techniques can help prevent injury, but orthopedic injuries remain common in the sport.

“I Started Walking Around That Same Day”

Tyler was in a game pitching and felt a pop. He thought is dream of playing baseball was over, but Dr. Jones thought CartiMax^® could help.

Balancing Quality and Cost for Patient Care Supplies

Dramatic increases in hospital expenses have placed burdens on hospital procurement leaders. They rely on three key areas to successfully procure patient care supplies.

Lowering Length of Stay for Laparoscopic Procedures

Reducing costs by reducing a patient’s length of stay is not a new concept. However, implementing a strategy to consistently and effectively do so can be more complex.

Reducing Post-Procedure Bleeding in Endoscopic Mucosal Resections (EMR)

Post-procedural bleeding occurs in 5-10% of EMRs of large colorectal polyps.¹ A multi-center randomized trial found that clip closure of the EMR mucosal defect significantly reduced post-procedure bleeding.

How CONMED Empowers Healthcare Providers

CONMED’s Medical Education focus aligns with our mission to empower healthcare providers to deliver exceptional patient outcomes worldwide. Learn about the variety of ways medical education can fit into your practice.

Is Medical Education Just for Healthcare Providers?

Field Representatives play a crucial role in the mission to enable healthcare providers to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients globally.

Real-User Feedback: Dr. Sigman’s 26-Month Clinical Experience with BioBrace^®

Dr. Scott Sigman has been using BioBrace^® in his practice for roughly 26 months. We sat down with him to discuss his experience with BioBrace^® and its impact on his patient outcomes.

Real-User Feedback: Uterine Manipulators with Dr. Gaby Moawad

In this interview, Dr. Moawad shares why he chooses VCare^® in his practice and provides advice to others looking for a reliable uterine manipulator.

What Makes an Innovative Company?

In the medical device industry, innovation often means providing patients with better outcomes.

Can Low Pressure Insufflation Lower Risk for High BMI Patients?

The guidelines for patient eligibility for bariatric and metabolic surgery were recently adjusted by ASMBS and IFSO.

Tackling the Latest Trends and Technology

Stay "in-the-know" with these 3 efficient tips.

How Continuing Education Leads to a Quality Workforce

While the US spends more on healthcare than any other country in the world, too many are accustomed to average and sometimes unsafe quality of care.

The Impact of Immersive VR in Medical Education

The adaptation of VR technology in healthcare assists medical institutes with further developing training and education.

Healthcare Supply Chain: 2023 Areas of Focus

In a recent survey, 78% of supply chain respondents said they are seeking cost efficiency above all other priorities.

Small Steps that Can Lead to Big Change

The dangers surrounding surgical smoke have been leading conversations at perioperative conferences. It’s even making its way into state legislation across the country.

Increase Efficiency without Compromising Sustainability

Here are three ways to improve workflow while staying green.

Creative Ways to Impact Cost of Care for Laparoscopies

Cost of care is on track to be one of the year’s most critical issues in healthcare. With inflation reaching all-time highs, the pressure of economic procurement is heavy.

A Few Things to Know About GPOs

With the rapid growth of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, it’s imperative for these ASCs to operate with efficiency and cost savings in mind.

Evolution of Endoscopy: From Diagnostic to Therapeutic Treatment

Over the last forty years, endoscopy has evolved to dramatically impact gastroenterology. What is driving this growth?

A New Way to Elevate Your Rotator Cuff Augmentation

Over the last 20 years, new types of implants and dermal grafting have gained interest and presented an attractive surgical option as a method to reinforce repairs and decrease risk of failures.

These 11 States Took a Stand for Their Nurses

NIOSH released a bulletin after conducting multiple health hazard evaluations, recommending the control of surgical smoke created during laser or electric surgical procedures. That was back in 1996.

3 Tips to Unlock Value at Your ASC or Endocenter

Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Endocenters are experiencing record growth, which makes it even more imperative that they operate with efficiency and administrative excellence.