There is a risk of damaging tissues from the use of excessive tension or applying tension for too long.

The wear of metal parts against each other is generating debris that is damaging tissue and, in some cases, crippling patients.

The spinal cord itself does not extend that far down the column, therefore the needle may be inserted without fear of damaging spinal tissue.

Bone spurs do not require treatment unless they are causing pain or damaging other tissues.

Researchers are trying to identify ways to stop the immune system from damaging tissue in the first place.

The goals of treatment are to prevent gum disease from permanently damaging tissues, control infection, and prevent tooth loss.

The goal is to remove the tumor without damaging surrounding tissues.

The procedure may destroy pain nerves without damaging nearby tissues, though evidence for this comes only from studies with cadavers.

The laser removes tissue from the cornea very precisely without damaging nearby tissues.

The laser reshapes the cornea accurately without damaging nearby tissues.