Orthopedics / TJR

As robots become more commonplace in joint replacement procedures, here are five recently approved, announced or soon-to-launch robotic surgery systems, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 22:

Medical device manufacturer Zimmer Biomet is keeping a close eye on the "rapid" shift of orthopedic and joint replacement cases to the ASC setting. 

Here are three outpatient orthopedic and spine updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 17:

ASCs are playing an increasingly important role in total joint arthroplasty procedures performed in the U.S., according to the American Joint Replacement Registry's 2023 annual report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes. 

Greater Dayton (Ohio) Surgery Center has seen an increased number of knee replacement surgeries due to an aging population, the Dayton Daily News reported Nov. 2.

Here are four moves regarding orthopedic ASCs that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 26: 

Technology has become an integral part of orthopedics over the last several years. Here are three that have the potential to shape the industry. 

Healthgrades ranked the top 100 hospitals for joint replacements in 2023, including three in Colorado. 

Orthopedics has been the golden child of ASC specialties for several years, but why?

Surgical robots are an expensive investment – but are they worth it for ASCs?