Five essential orthopedic updates for ASC leaders 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.

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.

Oakland A's pitcher Deolis Guerra underwent collateral ligament reconstructive surgery in his throwing arm's elbow, the team said April 14.

With an increase in the amount of total shoulder arthroplasties performed outpatient, 90-day readmissions fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by orthopedic surgeon Abhijit Seetharam, MD.

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:

Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:

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.

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.

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.

Among the 20 biggest U.S. cities, there are five where early mid-career orthopedic surgeons earn a higher salary than the national average.

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.

Among the 20 biggest U.S. cities, there are only three where mid-career orthopedic surgeons earn a higher salary than the national average.

From reimbursement rates a devicemaker lawsuit, here are five orthopedic updates for ASC leaders to know:

Ahmed Siddiqi, DO, an orthopedic surgeon at Manalapan, N.J.-based Northern Monmouth Regional Surgery Center, has performed 100 surgeries with Stryker's Mako robot, according to a March 23 LinkedIn post.

Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs:

Technological innovation and healthcare have a close relationship, with new developments allowing for less invasive procedures and quicker patient recovery.

Athletes and sports enthusiasts alike dread knee injuries. But where before there were few options, today there is an array of ways to treat knees and other joint injuries.

Athletes and sports enthusiasts alike dread knee injuries. Even with medical intervention, people typically reinjure the joint.

Three hip replacement recipients are suing surgical devicemaker Exactech, Law Firm Newswire reported March 11.