A Cautionary Tale: When the Implants Eats the DRG
Rough, but necessary study — too often the cost of implants in revision surgery eats up the DRG.
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Familiar Face Re-Joins the World Class Rush Spine Group
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is starting 2026 with a homecoming as Daniek K. Park, M.D., returns to his residency roots.
Surgeon CEO: OrthoIndy Taps Dr. Matthew Lavery to Lead
OrthoIndy and OrthoIndy Hospital names Matthew Lavery, M.D. as chief executive officer — the latest…
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Legal & Regulatory and Reimbursement
Updated Labeling for ACL Implant
FDA updates and improves key wording for Miach Orthopedic’s BEAR implant for ACL repair.
Large Joints and Extremities
The Postop Period: Or, How Many Times Can One Knee Text You?
Joint replacement may be “bundled,” but the work most definitely is not.
Do Short Tibial Stems Really Save the Day?
Early aseptic loosening has been linked to native short tibial stem designs and morbid obesity.
Is the Femoral Head Holding Its Breath After DDH Reduction?
Pediatric orthopedics just got a new tool, CEUS, which tracks femoral blood flow in real time.
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CaroMont Health and COSMC: A 75-Year Ortho Partnership Levels Up
On June 1, 2026, the providers and staff of Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center will officially join CaroMont Health.
