Orthopedic

Restor3d completed its acquisition of Conformis, accoring to a Sept. 5 news release.

In February, the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center opened a $277 million orthopedic ASC in a former Henrietta, N.Y., Sears retail space. 

Eight orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss how they chose their specialty. 

On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare is set to begin a two-phased approach to eliminate prior authorization requirements for several procedure codes, including three orthopedic surgery-related codes. Overall, the code removals will account for almost 20 percent of its overall prior authorization…

On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare will begin its two-phased approach to eliminating prior authorization requirements. 

Phoenix-based OrthoArizona has become the first facility in the state to perform an automated hexapod deformity correction. 

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health and NFL team the Miami Dolphins have celebrated the grand opening of their new orthopedic complex in Miami Gardens, Fla., according to an Aug. 31 report from Miami's Community News. 

Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute added two orthopedic surgeons to its staff, the practice said Aug. 30.

Alaska is the most expensive place to have ACL surgery performed at an ASC, while Iowa is the least expensive, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator.

Pixee Medical's mixed reality shoulder guidance was used in its first shoulder surgery at the Clinique de l’Orangerie in Strasbourg, France, the medtech company said Aug. 31.