In the wake of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's announcement that nonessential surgeries can resume starting May 29, the state's health systems are preparing to work through massive backlogs, according to the Detroit Free Press and The Sault News.

Five spine surgeons detail how their practices have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and what their recovery plans are for the future.

Becker's Spine Review asked three leaders to share how their orthopedic groups are handling financial and operational challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic:

Here are five key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies from the past week: 

Here's how Medtronic, Stryker and Johnson & Johnson shares have fluctuated over the last week.

Secaucus, N.J.-based Hudson Regional Hospital opened its Institute for Robotic Surgery after a brief delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Hudson Reporter.

Spinal device company NuVasive is launching a $400 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2023.

The FDA granted Centinel Spine approval May 27 for the manufacturing transfer of two disc replacement systems to new vendors.

Brett Greenky, MD, of Syracuse (N.Y.) Orthopedic Specialists recently scrapped his appeal of a $2 million malpractice case after settling with a patient he is accused of permanently injuring during a hip replacement, Syracuse.com reports.

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital in May received more than $114.7 million in federal funding to offset losses incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Haven Independent reports.

Spinal implant developer RTI Surgical on May 26 announced Stuart Simpson joined its board of directors, EIN News reports.

Eleven spine surgeons outline the most exciting opportunities in the field over the next several months as their practices change due to the pandemic.

This article is a portion of a book titled "Challenges, Risks and Opportunities in Today's Spine World " edited by Stephen Hochschuler, MD, Frank Phillips, MD, and Richard Fessler, MD. You can find links to the previous chapters at the end of this article.

Steven Zielinski, MD, was reportedly the first spine surgeon in the U.S. to perform a lumbar spinal fusion that fuses two biocompatible polymer stabilization devices, The Marlin Democrat reports.

Spinal device company Zynfusion appointed Mark Terrill as CEO May 26.

Here are three spine device companies that partnered with sports stars in the past year:

For general surgeons, 19 percent of claims are denied or need resubmitted, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2020."

Orthofix is sponsoring spine patient and Olympic gold medalist Laura Wilkinson, according to a May 26 announcement.

Neurosurgeon Peter Rasmussen, MD, was appointed to the advisory board of Centerline Biomedical on May 22.

Spinal implant developer Zavation Medical Products on May 26 launched eZspand, an expandable lumbar interbody fusion device, Biospace reports.