Research published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery found that text messaging bots can improve clinical outcomes and increase patient engagement after knee or hip arthroplasty.

Bundled payment models, improvements in patient recovery and financial pressures are driving joint replacements to ASCs, according to research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty.

Columbus-based The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center physicians implanted the Calypso Knee System to treat a patient's arthritis in lieu of a knee replacement, according to Brinkwire.

The Outpatient Arthroplasty Risk Assessment is effective at identifying patients who are fit to undergo outpatient total joint arthroplasty, according to research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty

The Illinois Bone & Joint Institute opened a location in Crystal Lake.

Philadelphia-based Premier Orthopaedics will implement a suite of Allscripts' software.

Here are 23 orthopedic-focused ASCs that were opened or announced in 2018 and early 2019:

The Pennsylvania Department of Health granted Uniontown, Pa.-based Elite Surgery Center an exception to perform outpatient knee replacement surgeries, the Herald-Standard reports.

Randy Venanzi underwent replacement surgery for both knees at Uniontown, Pa.-based Elite Surgery Center and discussed his positive experience with the Herald-Standard.

Patients with low musculoskeletal health literacy are at a greater risk for complications than patients with higher literacy, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Two Torrington, Conn.-based Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates physicians were given surgical privileges at New Britain-based The Hospital of Central Connecticut.

With an ASC opening soon, Atlanta-based Barbour Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine surgeons completed mock cases to prepare, according to CEO Kelly Millerd.

Research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty outlined three key strategies for launching an outpatient total joint arthroplasty program.

Orthopedic infection risk in ASCs is low, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Ankle fracture procedures performed at lower-cost outpatient surgical facilities provide greater value than surgeries performed in an inpatient setting, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southwest opened a $5 million neurosciences and orthopedics center in Pasadena, Texas, Community Impact reports.

Orthopedic surgeon Mark Hagy, MD, joined Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Orthopedics' staff, the Capital Journal reports.

Here are four articles covering outpatient orthopedic surgery patient selection:

Outpatient total hip arthroplasty is a safe and cost-effective option for certain patients, according to research published in the Journal of the American Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Research published in the Journal of Arthroplasty examined how race can affect outcomes and complications following total joint arthroplasty.