Orthopedic

U.S. News & World Report announced its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers, including more than 200 for orthopedics.

Olarewaju Oladipo, MD, an orthopedic surgeon based in Canton, Mass., was sentenced to 16 months in prison for executing a scheme to defraud healthcare benefit programs. 

Undergoing an ankle arthroscopy in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $3,634 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. 

Intellijoint Surgical opened access to its Intellijoint View surgical planning tool for total hip replacement, according to a May 21 news release. 

Orthopedic surgeon George Papacostas, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, according to a May 21 LinkedIn post from the practice. 

From new leadership and growing locations, here are seven updates from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery to know in 2024:

From purchasing new technology to putting a focus on staffing and leadership, here is what eight leaders told Becker's they are investing in this year to strengthen their orthopedic practices and musculoskeletal programs: 

Phoenix, Ariz.-based Banner Health has received a $1 million donation from Major League Baseball team the Arizona Diamondbacks according to a May 19 report from AZBigMedia. 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons formed a formal collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for quality outcomes data sharing.

Undergoing knee replacement in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $13,734 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees.