Business of Orthopedics News

KOLOA, Hawaii — Web-based follow-up care for routine total hip and knee arthroplasty may be cost-effective and safe, but requires some work for implementation, according to a presenter at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.

The taxation of proceeds from a sale of a medical practice depends on, among other things, whether the entity that owns the practice is a C corporation, an S corporation or a partnership.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Derek J. Donegan, MD, MBA, spoke about periprosthetic fractures around total knee arthroplasty implants on the femoral side.

As advisors to physicians throughout the U. S., we often learn what misconceptions physicians have regarding how to protect their assets from potential lawsuits. In this article, I hope to dispel some incorrect assumptions you may have.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In a presentation at Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Jason L. Dragoo, MD, discussed different types of biologics and how these can be used in the treatment of orthopedic conditions.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Scott A. Sigman, MD, spoke about opioid-sparing shoulder surgery.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, and Anthony A. Romeo, MD, spoke about the importance of leadership and service in the profession of orthopedics.

Pristine Surgical has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Summit arthroscope, a single-use device that features 4K resolution for arthroscopic procedures, according to a company press release.

Episurf Medical has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Episealer patellofemoral system, an implant system for patients with osteoarthritis limited to the distal patellofemoral joint, according to a company release.

Results showed physician group practices that participate in a bundled payment model have associated cost savings for surgical but not medical episodes, while participating hospitals have savings for both surgical and medical episodes.