Allegheny Outpatient

Surgery Center

 

 

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he Allegheny Outpatient Surgery Center (AOSC) is a 7 suite surgery center located on the 01 level of Allegheny General Hospital.  Two to three Orthopedic attendings operate in the surgery center daily, scheduling between three and fourteen cases each.  The main services utilizing the surgery center include hand, sports, foot and ankle and general orthopedics.  Typical cases include arthroscopy, routine fracture work, carpal tunnel, etc.

 

Turn over time in the surgery center averages 25 to 30 minutes, allowing for efficient flow of operative cases.