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Healthcare costs will likely increase next year, with rate hikes similar to those for 2016, according to a National Business Group on Health report.

Minimally invasive techniques are more refined than they were even five years ago and device companies along with surgeons continue to innovate in the space.

Researchers analyzed the costs associated with various spine and orthopedic surgery adverse events, according to a study published in Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. Since payers are not responsible for "never events," hospitals must bear the financial responsibility of these complications.

Outpatient total shoulder arthroplasty is equally as safe as inpatient total shoulder arthroplasty, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Since outpatient TSA is known to be more cost effective than inpatient TSA,…

Kansas City, Mo.-based Children's Mercy Hospital is leveraging 3D printing technology to enhance orthopedic surgeries, according to Fox 4 News.

Stryker's director, Ronda Stryker, sold about 12,000 company shares with a market value of $1.378 million, according to Consumer Eagle.

Lawrence Wells, MD, has been honored as a 2016 Top Doctor in Philadelphia, according to Middle East North Africa Financial Network.

Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is jumpstarting a free workout series, according to The Charlotte Post.

Social media is exceedingly important in bringing in new patients.

Orthopedic surgeon John D. Osland, MD, joined Jefferson Healthcare Orthopedic Clinic in Port Townsend, Wash., according to ptleader.com.