Business of Orthopedics News

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Samuel Moen, BS, discussed the benefits of forming relationships with employers to advance an orthopedic practice and connect with patients.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Jack M. Bert, MD, discussed several paths to success for private practice and employed orthopedic physicians.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Allison Terry, PA-C, discussed how advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, can help maximize orthopedic patient care.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Results showed use of a smartphone application after total joint arthroplasty may improve compliance in completion of patient-reported outcome measures compared with other electronic and paper collection methods.

Published results showed implementation of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement bundled payment program may reduce sex disparities in total joint replacement.

The Orthopaedic Research Society has announced that it has received control of key assets of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative via donation, according to a press release.

Providence Medical Technology Inc. has announced its Cavux FFS-LX lumbar facet fixation system has received FDA clearance for use in lumbar spinal fusion surgery, according to a press release.

Heron Therapeutics Inc. announced Zynrelef has received expanded indications from the FDA for use in soft tissue and additional orthopedic surgical procedures, according to a press release.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In his presentation at Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Samuel Moen, BS, shared tips for orthopedic provider groups looking to engage employers and third-party administrators in direct-to-employer contracting.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released an updated clinical practice guideline for management of hip osteoarthritis, according to a press release.