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Study: Arthroplasty implants linked to metal accumulation in cerebrospinal fluid

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Editor's Note Arthroplasty implants may release metals that accumulate in the central nervous system (CNS), potentially contributing to neurotoxic effects, according to a study published March 28 in JAMA Network Open. Researchers found that patients with large joint replacements had significantly higher levels of cobalt, chromium, titanium, niobium, and zirconium…

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By: Matt Danford
March 31, 2025
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Cardiology efficiency, orthopedic revenue surge as ASCs navigate growing complexity

Editor's Note HST Pathways’ most recent industry report, discussed on the Advancing Surgical Care Podcast by HST CEO David Thawley and Bill Prentice, CEO of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), offers insights into cardiology and orthopedic procedures done in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in 2024, Ambulatory Surgery Center News…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
March 26, 2025
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GLP-1 drugs reshape surgery demand, threaten hospital revenue

Editor's Note The widespread adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy could put revenue at risk across multiple service lines, according to a March 11 article in Becker’s Hospital Review. As a result, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) face critical questions about how to adapt. The article…

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By: Matt Danford
March 14, 2025
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Reviewing the evolution of US News’ 2025 best ASCs ranking

A wave of policy and regulatory changes is shaking up the healthcare industry—among many other markets. Like the COVID-19 pandemic greatly sped up the proliferation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) by bringing traditional hospital operations to a standstill, ASCs are again on the poise of another boom. Medical innovation abounds…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
February 18, 2025
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Session: Setting Sail—Top 5 Business Trends for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in 2025

Editor's Note In this panel at the 2025 OR Business Management Conference, led by Bob Winandy, MSN, MBA, RN, CEO of Brightside Surgical; Janet Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, executive director of ASCs at Commonwealth Pain & Spine; and Geri Eaves, BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR, CEO and administrator, The…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
February 10, 2025
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Orthopedic research showcases stem cells’ surgical promise

Stem cell therapy is poised to revolutionize regenerative medicine. As these therapies advance, they may alter or even replace certain invasive surgical procedures. Already undergoing advanced clinical trials, orthopedic applications are likely candidates for attracting the earliest adopters. Results so far indicate significant potential for providing alternatives to implants, grafts,…

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By: Stephanie Reda
January 1, 2025
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Orthopedic surgery in 2025: Embracing innovation, preserving autonomy

Editor's Note With 2024 concluded, orthopedic surgeons and surgical leaders are poised to leverage new technologies while addressing challenges in autonomy and value-based care in 2025, Healio December 17 reports. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have proven critical in providing cost-effective, patient-centered care, the author noted, highlighting that physician-led ASCs showcase…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
December 18, 2024
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Medtronic, Zimmer Biomet challenge Intuitive Surgical’s robotic surgery dominance

Editor's Note Robotic-assisted surgical procedures are no longer futuristic—they are becoming a mainstay in modern ORs. While Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci system has led the market since 2001, competitors Medtronic and Zimmer Biomet are building innovative portfolios to challenge its dominance, MarketBeat December 12 reports. Medtronic’s Hugo Robotic Assisted Surgery…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
December 18, 2024
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Study: Education, exercise improve knee OA with or without prior surgery

Editor's Note Knee osteoarthritis patients experience similar clinical outcomes from supervised education and exercise programs regardless of whether they have undergone knee surgery before, according to a study published in Clinical Rheumatology. Helio reported the news November 13. The cohort study analyzed data from 30,545 patients enrolled in the Good…

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By: Matt Danford
November 21, 2024
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Study: GLP-1s reduce TKA complications for non-diabetic patients with obesity

Editor's Note Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) could reduce total knee arthroplasty (TKA) complications for non-diabetic patients with obesity, according to a November 13 Helio report on research presented at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. In addition to reduced odds of 90-day medical complications, the…

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By: Matt Danford
November 19, 2024
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