Cutting Remarks: Here's what happened in Vegas. 40,000 orthopedic surgeons descended on Sin City.

Looking to accessorize your table? Today's newest patient positioning attachments add versatility to any surface.

Oldest practicing nurse turns 90. See co-workers celebrate the indomitable SeeSee Rigney.

Third-party implant billing company ceased operations last week. You'll have to look elsewhere for your orthopedic and spinal implants.

Woman receives $50K from hospital after falling off OR table. The patient was left "severely and permanently injured" after falling and hitting her head.

Florida hospital sued over body part disposal. Patient whose amputated leg was discovered in the garbage cites emotional distress.

Clinic manager in hep C outbreak given 366-day sentence. She helped defraud Medicare, private insurers out of millions.

Melissa Rivers speaks out. Joan Rivers' death was "100% preventable." She cites egregious alleged failures in interview.

OR tech accused of molesting male patients. Co-workers at Stanford Health surgery center called police after witnessing "inappropriate touching."

Study: Lack of access to surgery a global crisis. Routine procedures could save millions of lives annually.

Did "sleep attack" cause surgical error? Surgeon with sleep apnea accused of malpractice.

Can you spell SSI with IUSS? Yes, but only if you do it backwards. Here's how to get immediate-use steam sterilization right.

Do you wear your scrubs home? Cleaning surgical attire in your washing machine puts patients and family members at risk.

New service ranks surgeons and surgery centers. Exclusive Surgeries Network offers a way for surgeons and centers to connect with patients.

Putting patient warming into practice. Are your efforts to prevent hypothermia effective or just compliant?

Can you pass this surface disinfection quiz? Test your knowledge on the best way to keep your ORs clean and free from infection.

Inside the deadly duodenosocope outbreaks. Is enough being done to protect patients from dangerous infections?

Infections on the decline, but risks persist. Q&A with Dale W. Bratzler, DO, MPH, a national healthcare quality leader and SSI prevention expert.

Decontamination begins in the OR. How you care for and clean instruments in the OR plays a big role in their safe and speedy return.

What's your double-gloving policy? Our survey shows that while double-gloving is catching on, there's still work to be done.