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Orthopedics continues to lead all ASC specialties in revenue generation, with average net revenue per case increasing from $6,141 in 2023 to $6,419 in 2024. The specialty’s growth reflects rising patient demand and stronger payer reimbursements, according to data from…

Some patients using Vori Health’s digital health services for musculoskeletal care saw a 599% increase in functional improvement, according to a study in Telemedicne Reports. The study analyzed 2,851, most of whom had chronic pain. Three out of four patients…

Management services organization U.S. Orthopaedic Partners has selected Johnson & Johnson as its official vendor for total joint products. The decision followed a surgeon-led evaluation process that included head-to-head clinical reviews and outcomes benchmarking. USOP said clinical quality and long-term…

Here are more than 20 orthopedic surgeons who joined new health systems, hospitals and practices in September, as reported by Becker’s:

Fairlawn, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center expanded its pain management services to Medina, Ohio. Elizabeth Derhammer, MSN, APRN, is offering pain management services at the Medina location, according to an Oct. 1 news release. Select procedures may be performed at…

Andrew Carlson joined OrthoAlliance as chief growth officer, he said in a Sept. 30 LinkedIn post. In the role he will guide growth initiatives, corporate strategy and lead business developments. Mr. Carlson most recently worked as director of growth and…

Boynton Beach, Fla.-based Wondra Spine & Pain Associates has opened under the leadership of interventional pain management physician Andrew Wondra, MD. Dr. Wondra specializes in minimally invasive spine and joint procedures, including spinal cord stimulation, lumbar decompression, kyphoplasty and sacroiliac…

From enabling technology to outpatient spine strategies, here are the research plans for six spine surgeons. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine…

Medtech company Smith+Nephew’s CFO has relocated to the U.S. to enhance executive leadership and operational oversight, according to a Sept. 30 news release from the company.  Here are five things to know: