Orthopedics / TJR

Patients with low musculoskeletal health literacy are at a greater risk for complications than patients with higher literacy, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Two Torrington, Conn.-based Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates physicians were given surgical privileges at New Britain-based The Hospital of Central Connecticut.

With an ASC opening soon, Atlanta-based Barbour Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine surgeons completed mock cases to prepare, according to CEO Kelly Millerd.

Research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty outlined three key strategies for launching an outpatient total joint arthroplasty program.

Orthopedic infection risk in ASCs is low, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Ankle fracture procedures performed at lower-cost outpatient surgical facilities provide greater value than surgeries performed in an inpatient setting, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southwest opened a $5 million neurosciences and orthopedics center in Pasadena, Texas, Community Impact reports.

Orthopedic surgeon Mark Hagy, MD, joined Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Orthopedics' staff, the Capital Journal reports.

Here are four articles covering outpatient orthopedic surgery patient selection:

Outpatient total hip arthroplasty is a safe and cost-effective option for certain patients, according to research published in the Journal of the American Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons.