Physicians in Kentucky earn the highest average salary in the U.S., according to a new Medscape survey. By Anuja Vaidya - 5/15/20

Nick Shamie, MD, chief of orthopedic spine surgery and vice chairman of international affairs at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, outlines how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his practice and how he expects the spine field to proceed as a result. By Laura Dyrda - 5/15/20

The FDA cleared 22 spine-related devices in April 2020. By Laura Dyrda - 5/15/20

OrthoNebraska is opening another clinic in Omaha this summer, according to the Omaha World-Herald. By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Neurosurgeon Erol Veznedaroglu, MD, is warning patients against delaying treatment for neurological conditions due to concerns about COVID-19 transmission, Delco Times reports. By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center reopened for elective surgical procedures in response to the city of Chicago lifting the moratorium on elective procedures. By Eric Oliver - 5/14/20

Orthopedic surgeon Benjamin Schwartz, MD, estimated that 85 percent of his patients wait-listed during elective surgery shutdowns still want to move forward. By Angie Stewart - 5/14/20

The spine center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital has been renamed Crawford Spine Center in honor of its founding director Alvin Crawford, MD, according to The CCM Village News Blog. By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Orthopedic device company Globus Medical posted a first-quarter net profit of $25.9 million, representing a 21.9 percent decrease year over year. By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Here are four spine and orthopedic partnerships that Becker's Spine Review has reported on in the past month: By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Merrick, N.Y.-based The Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group on May 14 acquired New York City-based Healthcare Associates in Medicine. By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Medscape released its Physician Compensation Report 2020, which included compensation and practice management information for orthopedic surgeons. By Laura Dyrda - 5/14/20

Three spine surgeons discuss how they are preparing for price transparency and how it will affect the field. By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Here are six orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week: By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Tift Regional Medical Center's $152 million expansion that will add an orthopedic floor remains on course for completion in fall 2021 as construction workers continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, WALB reports. By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Here are eight key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: By Eric Oliver - 5/13/20

Spinal implant developer HD LifeSciences on May 12 achieved FDA 510(k) clearance for its Hive anterior lumbar interbody fusion system. By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Six recent lawsuits involving spine and orthopedics: By Angie Stewart - 5/13/20

Five spine and orthopedic surgeons discuss where the biggest safety concerns lie for patients and staff during the return to elective surgeries. By Alan Condon and Laura Dyrda - 5/13/20

Four Michigan healthcare providers and a patient seeking a knee replacement filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer May 12 claiming that the state of emergency violates constitutional rights, Mlive reports. By Alan Condon - 5/13/20