Physicians at the Arkansas Specialty Surgery Center in Little Rock recently completed the center's first outpatient knee replacement. Administrator Cami Love described the process of developing the program for Becker's and shared how she expects the specialty to grow.
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The quadruple aim is a hallmark of how many ASCs do business. For years, administrators have paid close attention to care quality, cost and patient satisfaction. Many surgery centers also prioritize surgeon experience, creating an efficient and effective surgical environment.
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.
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.
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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.
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.