Medical Device And Diagnostic Industry published several findings from the survey, including orthopedic surgeons’ year-over-year expectations for volumes in the fourth quarter (October to December):
1. Very negative (down by more than 50 percent): 12 percent
2. Modestly negative (down 25 percent to 50 percent): 24 percent
3. Slightly negative (down 0 percent to 25 percent): 40 percent
4. No impact: 12 percent
5. Slightly positive (up 0 percent to 25 percent): 6 percent
6. Modestly positive (up 25 percent to 50 percent): 4 percent
7. Very positive (up by more than 50 percent): 50 percent
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