Total Joint Orthopedics has surpassed 50,000 implants placed, according to a March 2 news release. Of the more than 50,000 cases, more than 38,000 used TJO’s Klassic Knee implants. And in 2025, 32% of TJO procedures were done in ASCs.…
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CMS’ six-month moratorium on Medicare enrollment for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies vendors is the latest move in its broader fraud crackdown, but musculoskeletal leaders are divided on what it will mean for care delivery. While some…
Amsterdam, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Orthopedic Associates has added an orthopedic surgeon and spine surgeon to its staff. Joachim Tenuta, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with nearly 40 years of experience. He has served as an orthopedic surgeon at Albany (N.Y.)…
Robotic-assisted total joint arthroplasty volumes rose 601.2% from 2015 to 2020, and research to be presented at the 2026 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting in New Orleans links the technology to higher satisfaction and no added infection risk.…
Two studies examining the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide, have found short- and long-term associations in orthopedic postoperative outcomes and general healthcare risks. 10 things to know: 1. A study of spine and orthopedic patients with obesity-related…
Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, Neb., added Lonnie Loutzenhiser, MD. Dr. Loutzenhiser is a spine surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery and motion preservation, according to a Feb. 24 news release. The hospital also invested in upgraded surgical equipment…
Xtant Medical has finalized transactions related to the sale of some Coflex spine implants and Paradigm OUS businesses. The company received $10.7 million in satisfaction of unsecured promissory notes and related working capital adjustments from Companion Spine, according to a…
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