Becker's Healthcare January 4, 2024
Orthopedics is among the most popular specialties for ASCs, with many patients turning to the facilities for outpatient procedures.
Meanwhile, the number of orthopedic procedures in outpatient settings like ASCs continues to grow, reaching 33 times higher than the volume of inpatient procedures, according to the American Joint Replacement Registry’s 2023 annual report.
“The past decade has shown us that orthopedic and spine surgery (in the properly indicated patient) can be performed in a safer, more efficient and cost-saving manner compared to the traditional large hospital setting,” Philip Louie, MD, a spine surgeon and medical director of research and academics at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s Center for Neurosciences and Spine in Seattle, said on the specialty growth.
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