Business of Orthopedics News

Results showed patients with Medicare Advantage may have decreased utilization of elective, inpatient total joint arthroplasty procedures and increased time to evaluation and surgery vs. patients with traditional Medicare coverage.

ZimVie Inc. has reported decreased net sales in its third-quarter 2023 financial results, according to a press release.

Polaris AR has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Stellar Knee system, a mixed reality guidance system for use during total knee arthroplasty procedures, according to a company press release.

Smith & Nephew announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CartiHeal for an initial cash consideration of $180 million, according to a company press release.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Prior authorization to approve elective total joint replacement may increase surgical wait times and lead to a high administrative burden, according to results presented here.

Bioventus Inc. reported decreased net sales and a net loss from continuing operations in its third-quarter 2023 financial results, according to a press release.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America debuted the Advanced Procedure-Specific Knee and Shoulder Course, a 3-day surgical skills acquisition course that connected attendees with master faculty in arthroscopic surgery.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Results presented here showed patients who do not attend clinical appointments have an increased risk for 90-day postoperative complications after primary total hip arthroplasty.

As millennial and older physicians can verify, the path to becoming an orthopedic surgeon is long and arduous, filled with years of rigorous education, exams and surgical training.

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