Author: Alan Condon

Bethlehem, Pa.-based Coordinated Health on April 20 launched a virtual orthopedic injury center to provide care to patients, while reducing exposure to COVID-19.

Mount Kisco, N.Y.-based Somers Orthopedics recently onboarded orthopedic surgeons Scott Gray, MD, and Matthew Rogell, MD, Hamlethub.com reports.

Akron, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center recently expanded its QuickCare service to an additional five locations to ease the burden on emergency rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

John Murphy, PhD, on April 20 was appointed chief technology officer of GTX Medical BV, a device company specializing in neuromodulation therapies for spinal cord injuries.

Orthopedic implant manufacturer Conformis recently received a $4.7 million loan through the Small Business Association to help maintain liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Precision Spine on April 20 launched Reform MC, a posterior lumbar fusion system.

University Orthopedics in Providence, R.I., bought lunch from 11 restaurants and delivered it to its employees who are still working during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Patch.

Over the past month, Becker's Spine Review has reported on three spine and orthopedic surgeons who have beat the virus and are doing their part to help their communities. 

Here are seven spine surgeons making the news this week:

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital's plans to build a neuroscience medical research and treatment facility received unanimous approval from the City Plan Commission on April 15, the New Haven Independent reports.