Five ASCs have performed their first total joint procedure, introduced a new total joint-focused device or reached a total joint milestone in the last month:
Category: Orthopedics / TJR
10 total joint ASC physicians to know
Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:
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.
100 Ensemble thumb joint replacements performed in 1st year on market
Orthopedic surgeon Desirae McKee, MD, of Lubbock, Texas-based NorthStar Surgical Center, performed the 100th thumb joint replacement with an implant made by medical device company Ensemble Orthopedics.
Orthopedic cases in the South are the nation’s most lucrative surgeries
Nationwide, orthopedic surgeries bring in more revenue than any other specialty, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022. The South holds the highest median figure, with ASCs in that region bringing in $4,009 per case.
Top 10 cities for early mid-career orthopedic surgeons
Among the 20 biggest U.S. cities, there are five where early mid-career orthopedic surgeons earn a higher salary than the national average.
Top 25 states for orthopedic surgeon pay
The national average pay for nonpediatric orthopedic surgeons is $147.22 per hour or $306,220 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational employment statistics survey released March 31.
Navigation and endoscopy advances will propel spine surgery, physician says
As spinal procedures become more minimally invasive, they’re increasingly migrated to the outpatient setting.
Top 10 big cities for mid-career orthopedic surgeons
Among the 20 biggest U.S. cities, there are only three where mid-career orthopedic surgeons earn a higher salary than the national average.
5 orthopedic updates for ASC leaders
From reimbursement rates a devicemaker lawsuit, here are five orthopedic updates for ASC leaders to know:
