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Colorado ASC pioneers adoption of robotic platform that assists with lumbar spine fixation
Vail-Summit (Colo.) Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery will be the first adopters of Accelus' minimally-invasive surgery robot that helps with pedicle screw placement during lumbar spine fixation procedures, according to an Accelus news release July 14. -
Carpal tunnel surgery costs by state: ASC vs HOPD
Alaska is the most expensive state in the U.S. to undergo carpal tunnel surgery, according to Sidecar Health's care calculator. -
10 spine ASCs to know
There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery. -
The state of outpatient spine: 5 surgeons' thoughts
Spine procedures like total joint replacements are increasingly moving to the outpatient setting, with ASCs on the forefront of the transition. -
10 spine ASCs to know
There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery. -
Xenco Medical adds single-use cervical spine instruments, implants for ASCs
Xenco Medical launched its Multilevel CerviKit for outpatient spine surgery. -
3 spine innovations exciting ASC execs
As spine surgeries increasingly migrate to the outpatient setting, ASC leaders are keeping an eye on new technologies changing the way these procedures are performed. -
10 musculoskeletal CPT codes used most in 2021
A drain or injection in a major joint or bursa without an ultrasound is the musculoskeletal procedure with the highest volume in 2021, according to claims data in a June report from Definitive Healthcare. -
Orthopedic surgeons see biggest productivity jump of ASC specialties
Orthopedic surgeons saw a 7.3 percent increase in work relative value units from 2019 to 2021, according to the Medical Group Management Association's 2022 "Datadive Provider Compensation Report." -
Florida USPI affiliate launches robotic surgery program
Advanced Surgery Center of Sarasota (Fla.), an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, has launched a robotic-assisted surgery program, the center said June 1. -
Delaware physician group latest spine practice to suffer ransomware attack
Christiana Spine Center, a nine-physician group in Newark, Del., was hit by a ransomware attack that could have exposed patients' protected health information. -
The future of spine in ASCs
Outpatient spine is on track to becoming the new normal, and ASCs are on the forefront of the transition. More than 190 ASCs in the U.S. now offer minimally invasive spine surgery, a significant increase in the last decade. -
Cleveland Clinic announces new 1M-square-foot neurological center
Cleveland Clinic is building a new neurological institute in Cleveland that will provide inpatient and outpatient care, surgical services and research laboratories. -
Southern Pain and Spine opens new ASC in Georgia
Gainesville, Ga.-based Southern Pain and Spine Associates opened a surgery center in Jasper, Ga., according to a May 13 LinkedIn post. -
National Spine and Pain adds 12 Dallas locations, ASC to network
National Spine and Pain Centers, a network of minimally invasive spine and pain physicians has added 12 locations and an ASC to its network. -
Massachusetts ASC performs 1st outpatient total knee replacement
The Surgery Center of Merrimack Valley performed its first outpatient total knee replacement, Shields Health Care Group said May 5. -
5 spine ASCs to know
There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery. -
6 milestones in outpatient spine
Surgeons and ASCs in Oregon, California, North Carolina, Washington and Louisiana all reached spine surgery milestones recently. -
New implant aims to enhance minimally invasive spine procedure
Spinal Simplicity released its Minuteman G5 implant for minimally invasive surgery. -
Next-gen spine robots are targeting ASCs
Two of the biggest drawbacks of spine surgical robots are their size and cost, but the next generation of robots are addressing these challenges to encourage their adoption at ASCs.
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