Orthopedics / TJR

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.

Research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty examined how race can affect outcomes and complications following total joint arthroplasty.

Research published in The Journal of Arthroplasty examined the rate of opioid consumption for total hip and knee arthroplasty patients.

Four Pewaukee-based Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin surgeons have performed 163 shoulder replacements using ExactechGPS since their facility implemented the navigation system in 2017, the Waukesha Freeman reports.

Medicare's mandatory bundled payments for joint replacement created modest savings per hip or knee replacement episode without increasing complications, according to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine.