From reimbursement rates a devicemaker lawsuit, here are five orthopedic updates for ASC leaders to know:
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Ahmed Siddiqi, DO, an orthopedic surgeon at Manalapan, N.J.-based Northern Monmouth Regional Surgery Center, has performed 100 surgeries with Stryker's Mako robot, according to a March 23 LinkedIn post.
Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:
Technological innovation and healthcare have a close relationship, with new developments allowing for less invasive procedures and quicker patient recovery.
Athletes and sports enthusiasts alike dread knee injuries. But where before there were few options, today there is an array of ways to treat knees and other joint injuries.
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Athletes and sports enthusiasts alike dread knee injuries. Even with medical intervention, people typically reinjure the joint.
Three hip replacement recipients are suing surgical devicemaker Exactech, Law Firm Newswire reported March 11.
Three ASCs have performed their first total joint procedure or introduced a new total joint-focused device in the last month:
Naples, Fla.-based Seaside Surgery Center has been experiencing a surge of joint replacements.
Self-employed orthopedic surgeons routinely earn more than their employed counterparts, according to Medscape's physician salary explorer.