Category: Outpatient Spine

6 new orthopedic ASCs in 30 days

Here are six newly opened or announced orthopedic-focused ASCs reported by Becker’s since Oct. 18:

5 celebrities with scoliosis

Scoliosis affects 2% to 3% of the U.S. population, or approximately 6 million  to 9 million people. The condition accounts for more than 38,000 spinal fusion procedures each year, according to the National Scoliosis Foundation. Scoliosis affects p…

Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs?

Philip Louie, MD, a spine surgeon and medical director of research and academics at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s Center for Neurosciences and Spine in Seattle, recently joined Becker’s to share his insights on what is to come for spine care.

HSS breaks ground on $130M Florida orthopedic center

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Naples, Fla.-based NCH broke ground on a musculoskeletal center that will offer outpatient and inpatient care, including an ASC.

Docs Health breaks ground on $123M orthopedic, spine center in Los Angeles

Construction has begun on a $123 million orthopedic and spine surgery center in Los Angeles run by Docs Health, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported Nov. 6. 

Captiva Spine's WatchTower navigation system used in first ASC case

Captiva Spine’s WatchTower navigation system was used for the first time in an ASC, the company said Oct. 17.

Hospital for Special Surgery opens Long Island outpatient center

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has opened an outpatient location in Southampton, N.Y.

Spine surgery & ASCs: 3 leaders' thoughts

Here’s what three orthopedic leaders have to say about the state of outpatient spine surgery:

5 fast facts on the state of orthopedics

Here are five statistics offering insight into the field of orthopedics recently:

4 pain management updates for ASC leaders to know

Here are four pain management updates Becker’s has reported on since June 2: