Orthopedics / TJR

Sacramento, Calif.-based Surgical Affiliates partnered with Christus Spohn Health System to enhance the emergency orthopedic options at Christus Spohn Hospital South and Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline, all located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health System detailed the outcomes of its partnership with Sight Medical to automate and redesign aspects of its orthopedic program across three hospitals, four surgeons and multiple vendors over the course of six months.

ASCs are constantly striving to improve patient satisfaction, while confronting inventory limitations and avoiding complications. Strategic collaborations can help ASCs overcome these obstacles in the outpatient setting.

Research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons examined the safety of outpatient shoulder surgery performed at ASCs for patients aged 65 and older.

Zimmer Biomet and Apple teamed up to produce the "mymobility" Apple Watch and iPhone app that connects patients and surgical care teams following knee and hip replacement surgery.

Research published inOrthopedic Clinics examined how the success of outpatient total ankle replacement programs relates to appropriate patient selection, patient expectations and surgeon experience.

Arthrosurface launched the OVOMotion shoulder arthroplasty system with inlay glenoid, a stemless shoulder system offering surgeons increased access to the glenoid.

Research published in The Bone & Joint Journal examined the frequency of complications associated with outpatient total hip arthroplasty.

A new report published in Orthopedic Clinics detailed three key facts about hand surgery in ASCs.

Research published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery assessed the safety and patient satisfaction of outpatient shoulder arthroplasty performed at ASCs.