Bitter taste from...: Common causes of a bitter taste in the mouth include acid reflux, taking certain medications or even poor oral hygiene. Your sense of taste can also be impaired or distorted permanently from long-term smoking. Finally, a sudden bitter taste in the mouth can be a sign of an infection or other condition that requires immediate treatment.
You have probably heard about the harmonic scalpel and its role in treating hemorrhoids; but what is a harmonic scalpel and how does it work? A harmonic scalpel is medical equipment that is used in surgical procedures as an alternative to a steel scalpel or electro-surgical diathermy. It makes use of ultrasound technology to cut tissues and seal the edges. It is used in surgical procedures for simultaneously cutting and coagulating tissues.
Ideal for use with transtibial PCL reconstruction, the TUNDRA PCL Aimer System helps surgeons to limit the risk of contact with the kneeâs posterior. The system uses a backstop or âcatcherâ that limits passage of the guidewire and drill, and limits trephine advancement, protecting the knee's posterior neurovascular structures. The TUNDRA system is also efficient and easy to use, swiftly guiding placement of the tibial tunnel at the desired anatomic location.