It is no secret for physicians that a number of surgical procedures, especially in the musculoskeletal space, are moving to the outpatient setting. By 2028, 88% of spinal decompressions and laminectomies and 67% of cervical spinal fusions are expected to…
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New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery saw a 0% sedation rate of nearly 2,000 pediatric MRI scans, according to a study from Lerner Children’s Pavilion at HSS. Sedation is used in up to 28% of pediatric MRIs, but it…
University of Iowa Health Care opened its new orthopedic-focused hospital in North Liberty; a first for the health system on April 28. The 469,000-square-foot will provide spine, orthopedic, sports medicine care and more for patients in eastern Iowa and beyond. …
Avant-garde Health has released its 2025 “Healthcare Research All-Stars” report, honoring the top 5% of America’s physicians and hospitals based on volume of research. The report recognized 29 hospitals as being in the top 1% of orthopedic research facilities in…
Anthony McPherron, DO, of Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health is joining Ball State Athletics, according to a May 21 news release in Muncie Journal. Dr. McPherron has more than 25 years of experience and will focus on injury prevention, performance enhancement…
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Hyalex Orthopaedics earned FDA investigational device exemption for its Freestyle knee implant, opening up the door for clinical trials. The Freestyle implant for knee surgery is designed for patients with cartilage damage and early osteoarthritis of the femoral condyle, according…
Becker’s has reported on eight professional athletes having orthopedic surgery since April 1. 1. Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD, performed knee surgery on Tanner Howe, a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, at UPMC St. Margaret Harmar Outpatient Center in Pittsburgh. The…
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2025, according to a May 16 report from Forbes. Mr. Ronaldo brings in an estimated $275 million annually before taxes and agent fees between his on-the-field…
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones will visit Keith Meister, MD, on May 20, to have an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his right elbow examined, according to a May 18 report from Trib Live. Dr. Meister is a sports medicine…
Patient care does not immediately end for orthopedic surgeons after exiting the operating room. While the surgery itself is the crux of the process, several other factors, including pre- and post-operative care, play into how well a patient will recover. …