Orthopedic surgical robots and navigation systems still have a long way to go when it comes to accuracy, according to Richard Berger, MD, of Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.
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The number of orthopedic and total joint replacement cases is expected to rise, according to Richard Berger, MD.
CMS has proposed several changes for 2022, with plans to halt the elimination of the inpatient-only list and return 298 musculoskeletal services back to the list being the most significant changes that would affect orthopedic care.
Michael Bolognesi, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke Health in Durham, N.C., is paying close attention to healthcare trends that will impact patient care and value-based care.
Orthopedic surgeons should hone in on their leadership abilities, according to Joseph Bosco III, MD, vice chair of the orthopedics department at NYU Langone in New York City.
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Safety and outcome tracking are the two most important aspects for surgeons trying new technology, according to Alok Sharan, MD.
Thomas Obermeyer, of Barrington Orthopedic Specialists in Schaumburg, Ill., is following the evolution of outpatient surgery, value-based care and consolidation in orthopedics.
Usman Zahir, MD, a spine surgeon at ScopeSpine-The Orthopaedic Group (Dulles, Va.) weighs many questions when it comes to trying new surgical technology.
The choice to adopt surgical technology isn't taken lightly among spine surgeons. While surgical robots can improve efficiency and safety, surgeons also have to evaluate factors including cost-effectiveness and patient outcomes.
Great leaders are able to turn their ideas into action and output, according to Ronald Navarro, MD, regional coordinating chief of orthopedic surgery of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.