Category: Orthopedics / TJR

Orthopedic surgeon pay hits 2-year high: 6 notes

Median orthopedic surgeon compensation hit a two-year high on March 1, according to Kaufman Hall’s “Physician Flash Report” published May 2. 

4 orthopedic updates for ASC leaders

From a new orthopedic-focused ASC to a robot-assisted knee replacement, here are four orthopedic updates to know:

Illinois ASC adds robotic knee replacement system

Geneva-Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics now offers robot-assisted knee replacement in its ASC using the Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution.

Dr. Tyler Watters performs North Carolina’s first orthopedic smart implant

Raleigh (N.C.) Orthopaedic Clinic surgeon Tyler Watters, MD, performed the state’s first implant of a smart orthopedic device.

10 total joint ASC physicians to know

Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:

New Mexico orthopedic practice in talks to partner with health system

Albuquerque. N.M.-based ABQ Orthopedics is in contract negotiations with Presbyterian Medical Group, also based in Albuquerque, the Rio Rancho Observer reported May 4.

10 total joint ASC physicians to know

Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:

5 orthopedic updates for ASC leaders

Five essential orthopedic updates for ASC leaders to know:

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.

Kentucky orthopedic practice turns 60, moving to bigger space

Owensboro, Ky.-based Advanced Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is celebrating its 60th year and moving to a larger facility, Messenger-Inquirer reported April 14.