Orthopedics

This past week Pegosa Springs (Colo.) Medical Center's orthopedic department began a new partnership with Durango Orthopedics, according to a Pagosa Daily Post report.

Michigan's Colon and Rectal Surgery Center has joined the Bronson family of companies, according to a news release.

Colorectal Surgical Associates in Texas has announced a new location for its Houston colon surgery practice, according to a news release.

Covidien has announced the launch of a new meniscal repair device, according to a news release.

Indianapolis-based St. Vincent Health has announced it has hired a group of orthopedic surgeons from PremierOrtho in Bloomington, Ind., to create an Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, Ind.

Cooper Bone and Join Institute teamed with Cooper Cancer Institute to open the Cooper Orthopaedic Oncology Center in Camden, N.J., according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report.

HCA Virginia, the orthopedic practice OrthoVirginia and real estate developer Lingerfelt Companies, all based in Richmond, Va., announced the opening of a $25 million orthopedic and sports medicine facility.

Norwalk (Conn.) Hospital announced it will open its new Comprehensive Joint Replacement Center Oct. 11.

The number of primary total knee arthroplasty procedures has increased more than 161 percent over the last 20 years, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Patient-centered care is becoming a key focus of many health system and hospital leaders as they strive to improve quality of care and patient satisfaction. Hospitals committed to patient-centered care need to ensure patient-centeredness is not just a guiding philosophy,…