By eliminating its waiting room, McLeod Orthopaedics Cheraw (S.C.) has shortened the amount of time patients spend in its clinic, according to The Laurinburg Exchange.

Here are the top 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between July 6 and 10:

Westerville-based Orthopedic One, the largest orthopedic practice in Central Ohio, was approved for one of the region's largest Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to Columbus Business Journal.

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are advocating for more transparency from spine journal authors after finding more than $368 million in undisclosed industry contributions in a recent study, according to News-Medical.

The total value of medical device mergers and acquisitions announced in the first half of 2020 was low, but the modest number of deals completed was even more striking, according to Evaluate Vantage.

Five spine and neurosurgeons making the news this week:

NuVasive and Stryker are among the top five companies leading the spine market and have continued to grow in the past 12 months.

Consolidation has been widespreadrife at Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute this year.

The FDA cleared 10 spine related devices in June.

Here are five orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week:

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons asked surgeons to report how they think COVID-19 will affect interactions with industry sales representatives.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons conducted several surveys to understand how COVID-19 affected the musculoskeletal health system and to support members as they resume elective surgeries.

Orthobiologics company Baxter has received FDA clearance July 9 for its Altapore Shape Bioactive Bone Graft for spine surgery, according to Biospace.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has made several big moves this year, including expansion plans, changes to its bundled payment strategy and bolstering its sports medicine partnerships.

Healthcare artificial intelligence company Viz.ai was named to the Forbes Top 50 AI list, according to a July 8 news release.

Texas Back Institute in Plano is keeping a close eye on the rising COVID-19 cases in the state as major hospital chains again begin to restrict elective procedures.

The Medical Affairs Professional Society has appointed John Pracyk, MD, PhD, to its board of directors, according to a July 8 news release.

The FDA cleared 28 orthopedic and spine related devices in June.

Medtronic offered to acquire medical device company Intersect ENT, insiders told Bloomberg.

Midland (Texas) Memorial Hospital and the Total Joint and Spine Center has been designated as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence, according to a July 8 MRT.com report.