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medical illustration of In a face and neck rejuvenation procedure it can be beneficial to revector the hyoid bone into a more superoposterior position by relocating the posterior belly of the digastric muscle, naturally tucking the neck back into a more youthful position.
medical illustration of During a facelift procedure it is important to revector the released face at an angle that prevents skin buckling while still producing desirable outcomes.
medical illustration of During a facelift procedure it is important to revector the released face at an angle that prevents skin buckling while still producing desirable outcomes. This demonstrates an improper vector that is too vertical.
medical illustration of During a facelift procedure it is important to revector the released face at an angle that prevents skin buckling while still producing desirable outcomes. This demonstrates an improper vector that is too lateral.
medical illustration of As we age, gravity takes a toll on the location of the parotid gland lowering it into an inferior position with pronounced sagging in the platysma muscle.
medical illustration of In this face and neck lift procedure, the platysma muscle is anchored to the mastoid process, tucking the parotid tail under the mandible and creating a more streamlined neck and jawline with a youthfully defined gonial angle.
medical illustration of With the platysma muscle removed for visualization we get a clear view of the orientation and entirety of the parotid gland including the tail as it tucks under the mandible providing a soft sag to the jawline at the gonial angle.
medical illustration of On the right side we see how time has taken a toll on the submandibular structures within the neck. On the left we can see the results of a Mastoid Crevasse procedure tucking all of the sagging structures back into the neck and offering a defined jawline and gonial angle.
medical illustration of In order to more completely and effectively treat diabetic foot ulcers the bony prominence beneath the surface that causes the pressure ulceration to form should be removed. This particular device uses ultrasonic energy in conjunction with a scything/shaving motion to break up and extract the bony fragments, relieving pressure and healing the wound.
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medical illustration of One of several steps to isolate a nerve branch in a procedure to transplant power from one nerve to another restoring function to a currently deficient muscle.
medical illustration of In this surgical step, we identify the donor nerves on the medial side of the lower leg.
medical illustration of The donor nerve is retrieved and passed through laterally to be grafted to the recipient nerve.
medical illustration of Under ultrasound guidance the Tenex TX Bone is used to relieve pain associated with plantar fasciitis.
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medical illustration of Corticosteroid injection into the gluteal region
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medical illustration of Depiction of the affected anterolateral muscles of the lower leg contributing to foot drop.
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medical illustration of By partially rerouting power from Flexor Digitorum Longus, we can provide electrical stimulation to a paralyzed Tibialis Anterior muscle to contribute to correcting foot drop.
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medical illustration of Under ultrasound guidance the Tenex TX Bone is used to relieve pain associated with plantar fasciitis.
medical illustration of In atrial fibrillation an irregular signal pulses like a wave through the heart. An atrial appendage clip is utilized in the Cox Maze IV Procedure to block conduction through the tissues of the left atrial appendage.
medical illustration of In this key step of the Cox Maze IV Procedure, the pulmonary antrums are ablated demonstrating complete uninterrupted lesions that will be connected with
medical illustration of In this atrial fibrillation treatment a series of ablations are made on the heart to form barriers against harmful electrical activity. Here we see the right atrium ablation connecting to the SVC/IVC ablation.
medical illustration of RF ablation can be used to ablate the right pulmonary antrum en route to performing a Cox Maze IV surgical procedure for atrial fibrillation.
medical illustration of During a Convergent Max ablation series for atrial fibrillation the left atrium is blanketed in RF ablations to prevent electrical overstimulation common to atrial fibrillation.
medical illustration of The
medical illustration of Inferolateral surgical aspect demonstrating accesibily of the left atrium from this approach to complete the Convergent Max ablations.
medical illustration of Surgical view depicting the completion of all of the lesions of the Convergent Max Procedure for treatment of atrial fibrillation. The
medical illustration of Seeing how the surgeon sees while performing a Convergent Maze Procedure for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation using RF ablation.
medical illustration of An atrial Appendage Clip is installed using a two-stage procedure to tease the appendage into place before releasing the clip.
medical illustration of Using arthroscopic surgery the pericardium is cut and reflected to expose the left atrial appendage during a Convergent Maze surgical procedure. Care is exercised to spare the phrenic nerve coursing along the pericardium.
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medical illustration of LDL is one of the small lipoprotein molecules serving as a package for cholesterol and triglycerides. Notice only a single layer membrane is needed to retain the shape and integrity of the molecule instead of a phospholipid bilayer.
medical illustration of At the base of the brain, creeping along the inside of the skull is one of the most elegant, beautifully formed, and well-organized collections of blood vessels providing nutritional transport to the brain, eyes, ears, and so much more. It is the Circle of Willis.
medical illustration of Triceps Tendinopathy Repair

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medical illustration of Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) treatment using ultrasound guided needle aspiration.

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medical illustration of Minimally invasive treatment of a diabetic foot ulcer.

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medical illustration of Tendon repair using ultrasound guided needle ablation and debris removal.

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medical illustration of Guiding a RF ablation catheter into place with an assistance catheter in the esophagus. 

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medical illustration of The first step in applying a surgical hemostat powder. - 

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medical illustration of Attaching an application extension to a surgical hemostat bellows - 

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medical illustration of Surgical illustration depicting one of the steps utilizing RF ablation techniques to treat atrial fibrillation.

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medical illustration of Proper arrangement of laparoscopic portals used in the Convergent Procedure to correct atrial fibrillation.

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medical illustration of The Convergent Procedure is a novel approach to treating atrial fibrillation by creating cardiac ablations with minimal surgical invasion. This step is from a series aimed at teaching surgeons in a professional journal.

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medical illustration of Laparoscopic approach to visualizing proper cuff placement on the left atrial appendage.

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medical illustration of RF ablation catheter

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Imagery is about the big picture and the details. It illustrates and illuminates. At A KYU Design visual communication is about clearly and efficiently conveying complex concepts while breathing life and energy into your story, your products, and your ideas. That requires someone who can communicate with healthcare providers, engineers, scientists, executives, sales teams, marketing specialists, advertising teams, techies, newbies, and most importantly…your defined audience. A KYU Design was founded by Adam Questell with a genuine excitement about medicine, science, and technology. That excitement tempered with an objective and analytical approach based on almost 20 years of experience leads to seamless integration with your team and an easy working relationship. There is no “buzzword bingo” just careful thought, rolled up sleeves, a smile, and results. To view more samples of medical illustration, medical animation, natural science illustration, industrial illustration, and industrial animation from Adam Questell and A KYU Design just reach out.

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Allergy / Immunology, Alternative Medicine, Anatomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Cardiac Surgery / Cardiology, Cell biology / Histology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Disease Management, Embryology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology / Metabolic, Entomology, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Genetics, Maternal / Child, Medical Devices, Molecular Biology, Natural Science / Nature, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Ornithology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Reconstructive Surgery, Portraits, Reproductive Biology, Respiratory, Thoracic Surgery, Transplantation Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Virology, Zoology, Injuries, Legal Exhibits, Oncology, Mechanism of Action (MOA), Health & Wellness, Hemophilia, Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Sports Medicine