The Bone and Joint Center of Albany (N.Y.)'s Jared Roberts, MD, performed the first outpatient total hip replacement procedures at Albany-based Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center.
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Washington, D.C.-based MedStar Washington Hospital Center outlined the benefits of outpatient knee and hip replacement on their blog.
Covington, La.-based Avala opened an orthopedic surgical hospital Oct. 18, 4WWL reports.
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.
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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.