Performing total joint arthroplasty procedures in an ASC setting led to more 0-day stays, fewer patients being discharged to skilled nursing facilities and lower costs, according to a study from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The…
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Two new studies presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis’ 2025 Annual Meeting in Incheon, South Korea, found that a shoe-based biomechanical intervention may have more benefits than traditional physical therapy, Medscape reported May 6. Matthew Bartels, MD, director of…
United Surgical Partners International, the ASC arm of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, is sharpening its strategic focus on orthopedic-driven centers, executives said during Tenet’s April 29 earnings call. Here are six key points to know: 1. USPI’s growth strategy is bolstered…
As total joint replacements shift increasingly to the outpatient setting, physicians are taking a new, “multimodal” approach to pain management. According to a recent study published in he Journal of Arthroplasty, reported out by MedPage Today, physicians who perform TJR…
Wisconsin is the highest-earning state for orthopedic surgeons, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Note: Data isn’t available for some states. The BLS marked some states’ average wage as “equal to or…
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The use of GLP-1s in the perioperative period surrounding major surgeries, such as total joint arthroplasties, is a growing source of concern among orthopedic surgeons.
Total joint replacements are high on the list of procedures that ASCs are eyeing for growth opportunities.
AdventHealth Surgery Center Blue Springs in Florida has experienced seamless integration and significant success since acquiring the DePuy Velys robot for robotic-assisted total knee replacements, administrator Amanda Henshaw told Becker's.
The ASC model is highly suited for joint replacement procedures because it efficiently manages the entire patient experience, from admission to discharge. Utilizing this model, Restore Orthopaedic Surgical Institute (ROSI) in Chadds Ford, Pa. ensures consistent, high-quality results and greater…
Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Northside Hospital Healthcare System has opened a new ASC in Canton, Ga., according to an Oct. 18 report from the Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News.