The widespread postponement of nonemergent procedures is expected to take a significant chunk out of hospital revenue in the first and second quarters, with ASCs also feeling the pinch.
Author: Alan Condon
Orthopedic surgeons in the Chicago area are seeing an increase in the number of orthopedic injuries due to people cooking and exercising more at home, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Rochester, N.Y.-based UR Medicine recently formed two rapid response clinics for orthopedic patients in need of care during the coronavirus pandemic, Rochester First.com reports.
Idaho State University in Pocatello recently selected Michael Meyers, PhD, to receive its 2020 Outstanding Researcher Award.
The global cervical total disc replacement devices market is expected to surpass $5.3 billion by 2027, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate of 21.7 percent, according to Coherent Market Insights.
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Orthofix is temporarily reducing the salaries of its U.S. employees, with the largest cuts being implemented at the executive and board level.
Douglas Blaty, DO, has performed about 40 spinal surgeries with a robotic-assisted device called an exoscope, according to The Spokesman-Review.
The Orlando Magic recently filed plans with the city to begin construction on a $70 million practice facility in June, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recognized James Hill, MD, with its 2020 Diversity Award on March 30.
Spine and orthopedic device companies are implementing cost-cutting measures such as cutting salaries, furloughing employees and enacting hiring freezes to maintain liquidity and power through this challenging financial period caused by the coronavirus pandemic.