Orthopedics / TJR

Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:

Five essential orthopedic updates for ASC leaders to know:

There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery.

Owensboro, Ky.-based Advanced Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is celebrating its 60th year and moving to a larger facility, Messenger-Inquirer reported April 14.

Oakland A's pitcher Deolis Guerra underwent collateral ligament reconstructive surgery in his throwing arm's elbow, the team said April 14.

With an increase in the amount of total shoulder arthroplasties performed outpatient, 90-day readmissions fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by orthopedic surgeon Abhijit Seetharam, MD.

Five ASCs have performed their first total joint procedure, introduced a new total joint-focused device or reached a total joint milestone in the last month:

Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:

There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery.

Orthopedic surgeon Desirae McKee, MD, of Lubbock, Texas-based NorthStar Surgical Center, performed the 100th thumb joint replacement with an implant made by medical device company Ensemble Orthopedics.