Category: Outpatient Spine

The new procedures driving spine’s outpatient surge

As spine surgery continues to evolve with technological advances and a push toward value-based care, more procedures are shifting to ASCs.  Amid new minimally invasive techniques, improved pain management protocols and surgical innovations, procedures once exclusively done in hospitals are increasingly performed safely and effectively in outpatient settings. Several spine surgeons joined Becker’s recently to […]

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Stryker to sell spine business: 8 notes for ASCs

On Jan. 28, major orthopedic and spine device manufacturer Stryker announced plans to sell off its U.S. spinal implants business. 

The 'luxury of choice' shifts outpatient spine

Outpatient spine procedures have seen explosive growth over the last 10 years — a pattern that could continue as technology rapidly advances in the industry.

Spine's outpatient migration accelerates: 8 notes for ASCs

For several specialists, spine procedures appear to be the next frontier for ASCs. From new technologies to additional minimally invasive procedure options, it is becoming increasingly possible for patients to undergo same-day spinal procedures. 

Knee replacement lawsuits: 10 things to know 

Knee replacement lawsuits typically claim the devices loosened, became unstable and required revision surgery, according to a report from Drug Watch. 

How ASCs benefit orthopedic surgeons

ASCs offer several unique perks to clinicians, with some stark differences to their hospital outpatient department counterparts. 

Commonwealth Pain and Spine breaks ground on ASC

Louisville, Ky.-based Commonwealth Pain and Spine has broken ground on an ASC in New Albany, Ind., according to an Aug. 12 report from Louisville Business First.

4 payers expanding coverage for orthopedic, spine care

Here are four commercial payers that have expanded patient access to musculoskeletal care since the beginning of 2024: 

The state of outpatient spine surgery in 4 studies

Outpatient spine surgery is growing, and its outlook suggests the trend will likely continue.

Commonwealth Pain & Spine to open Indiana ASC

Louisville, Ky.-based Commonwealth Pain & Spine has partnered with Woodward Development and Construction to open an ASC in Evansville, Ind., according to an April 24 report from the TriState Homepage.