Author: Alan Condon

Three spine surgeons share their insight on new opportunities in the field.

Aaradhana Jivendra Jha, MD, an orthopedic trauma fellow at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, is reportedly the first female orthopedic surgeon from Nepal.

Pascal Jabbour, MD, chief of neurovascular surgery and endovascular neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals said that reports of strokes in younger COVID-19 patients is challenging how physicians understand the virus, The Washington Post reports.

Brian Gill, MD, MBA, a spine surgeon with Nebraska Spine Hospital in Omaha, spoke to Becker's Spine Review about how his practice is preparing for the return to elective surgeries in Nebraska and how the coronavirus will change spine care.

Neurosurgeon Ellen Shaver, MD, was part of a team that launched The COVID Consortium to provide guidance and testing resources to businesses preparing to reopen during the pandemic.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently awarded accreditation for FundamentalVR's orthopedic training technology, Med-Tech Innovation News reports.

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute reopened most of its 11 locations as of April 27, coinciding with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's executive order allowing the resumption of elective surgeries.

Geoff Martha has assumed the position of CEO of Medtronic after the April 26 retirement of Omar Ishrak, a pioneer in the spinal device industry. Stepping down after nine years as CEO, Mr. Ishrak will now serve as executive chairman.

COVID-19 has caused a decrease in revenue for more than 97 percent of medical practices, led many private practices to double down on cost-cutting measures and forced healthcare leaders to develop new ways to protect patients and staff once elective…

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas on April 27 recognized DHR Health as a Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery and a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip surgeries, the Progress Times reports.