Orthopedics / TJR

The number of ASCs with total joint replacements is growing among both independent centers and ASC chains. More than 215 ASCs across the country offer total joint replacements, including at least 150 affiliated with ASC companies.

Fort Collins, Colo.-based Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies is offering free morning injury clinics through its Youth Sports Medicine Outreach program.

New research published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery found cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) used in total hip arthroplasty resulted in lower wear rate and a reduction in revisions.

The first total hip replacement surgeries using ConforMIS' 3D designed total hip replacement system were performed by Gregory Martin, MD, at the Atlantis, Fla.-based JFK Medical Center July 31.

Nashville-based Saint Thomas Health is transitioning total joint replacement procedures from its three main hospitals to a portion of its 17 ASCs in the region, the Nashville Post reports.

Holly Springs (N.C.) Surgery Center completed its first total outpatient knee replacement surgery case in June.

University of California San Francisco's department of orthopedic surgery partnered with CloudMedx to develop a platform to create artificial intelligence models for improving patient outcomes after joint replacement surgery, Compelo reported.

Donald Ozumba, an orthopedic surgeon, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 71-year-old patient two years ago, NBCDFW reported.

Atlanta-based Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center received a $13 million grant from the Marcus Foundation for a multicenter clinical trial studying various stem cell options to treat osteoarthritis.

Earl Anderson, CEO of Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics in Knoxville, discusses the biggest trends in the ASC industry today and how his center is preparing for value-based care.