Orthopedics / TJR

Orthopedic cases offer the highest reimbursements to ASCs, according to VMG Health's "Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study" for 2022. 

There is a huge opportunity for orthopedic ASCs in five states over the next few years.

From ASC leaders' opinions on surgical robots to the first freestanding outpatient robotic surgery program in Illinois, here are five developments in outpatient total joint surgery from the past 10 days:

Outpatient total joint replacements, some of the highest reimbursement-earning procedures in ASCs, have seen massive growth in the last few years. 

The Surgery Center at Shrewsbury (Mass.) completed its first total shoulder replacement.

Surgical robots are hailed for their ability to attract patients and improve outcomes, but some are skeptical of the hype. 

Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:

Surgical Care Affiliates' MemorialCare Surgical Center Laguna Woods (Calif.) performed the first Persona IQ implant in the Western U.S., SCA said Feb. 17. 

Duly Health and Care's Duly Surgical Center in Lombard, Ill., reportedly launched the first freestanding outpatient robotic surgery program in the state. 

UnaSource Surgery Center in Troy, Mich., now is offering Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution to help surgeons perform individualized knee replacement surgery.