Author: Alan Condon

Nurses from the joint replacement unit at Flagstaff (Ariz.) Medical Center are moving to treat COVID-19 patients, reports the Arizona Daily Sun.

Here are nine orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week:

Three spine surgeons provide their insight on the biggest potential threats to their practice.

Lowry Barnes, MD, began his term as president of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons on March 25.

Consulting firm OrthoSpine Partners is collaborating with Swift Response to provide first responders with the protection they need while on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Curtis Mina, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with Orthopedic Physicians Alaska in Wasilla.

The Joint Commission is supporting the use of face masks and respirators brought from home for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic when FDA-approved personal protective equipment is unavailable.

Nexxt Spine on March 31 launched its Matrixx corpectomy system for spine surgery.

Fairbanks, Alaska, recently saw a significant spike in new COVID-19 cases, according to the Anchorage Daily News.

The FDA granted OrthoPediatrics 510(k) clearance to expand its Response Scoliosis system to include neuromuscular implants on March 31.