Risk of surgical site infections is low for orthopedic surgery in ASCs, but patient factors can contribute to risk, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Physicians at the Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery Center in Morton Grove have completed the 500th joint replacement surgery at the center, according to ASC management company Regent Surgical Health.
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, a physician-owned orthopedic practice, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at its new location in Palatine, Ill., Oct. 29, according to Patch.
Reflexion Health® has expanded their portfolio of at-home physical therapy to include modules for upper extremities, including shoulder replacement.
Stryker is positioned for success in robot sales and market gains, thanks to its robust portfolio and in-demand robotic surgery platform, according to an analysis by Zacks Equity Research.
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The merger of two orthopedic groups in New York is now complete.
The Elite Surgical Center in Wayne, N.J., is now offering knee replacement surgeries using the Mako robotic surgery system.
Banner Health scheduled its first total joint replacement outside of the hospital setting in more than five years, according to Atlas Healthcare Partners, a Phoenix-based surgery center development and management company.
Carolina Bone & Joint Surgery Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., launched its total joint program at the end of 2016. Administrator Georgia A. Kapshuck spoke to Becker's ASC Review about the program's key elements and shared advice for other administrators.
Total knee arthroplasty is among the most common hospital outpatient surgical cases that have migrated from inpatient venues, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.