Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is starting construction of new ambulatory surgery centers in North Carolina after CON restrictions in the state were lifted. The organization is immediately beginning ASC projects in Matthews and Mallard Creek, N.C., with plans for additional centers…
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (N.J.), part of RWJBarnabas Health, has integrated Mako 4 SmartRobotics Technology. The robotic system uses 3D CT-based imaging to create a surgery plan for each patient. During surgery, the robotic arm guides the surgeon…
Shoulder replacements are primed to fully shift to outpatient settings in the near future due to anesthesia, pain management and technique improvements, according to one surgeon. Hayden Baker, MD, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Endeavor Health Orthopaedic & Spine…
Columbus, Ga.-based Hughston Clinic is partnering with Commure to implement the healthcare technology company’s enterprise AI platform across its orthopedic network. The rollout includes Commure’s revenue cycle management tools, ambient AI documentation tools and AI agents to support prior authorization,…
Even though robotics has been around orthopedics for a few decades, AI is changing the way that robotics can be utilized. AI is starting to have surgeons approach things with a different perspective and ask more questions about how things…
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Jonathan Tueting, MD, a shoulder, elbow and hand surgery specialist at Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, performed the first carpometacarpal total joint arthroplasty in the U.S. In the new procedure, a modular three-part device that has a cup, neck and…
Phoenix-based Banner Health’s Wyoming Medical Center in Casper plans to reopen its east campus in January 2026 as a specialty hospital for orthopedic care. The $6 million renovation includes four upgraded operating rooms, 37 inpatient beds, full imaging and lab…
The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has installed Thomas Higgins, MD, as its next president. Dr. Higgins previously served as a member on the OTA board of directors, OTA secretary, annual meeting program chair and as a member of the program and…
McLeod Orthopaedics, part of Florence, S.C.-based McLeod Health, added Paul Weatherby, MD, to its staff. Dr. Weatherby is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle procedures, according to a Nov. 17 news release from McLeod Health. He provides care…
St. Joseph’s Health is set to open St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedic and Spine Care in Fayetteville, N.Y. The organization has added four orthopedic and spine surgeons to lead the new practice, according to a Nov. 18 news release from St.…