Author: Alan Condon

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told all 32 franchises to close club facilities by 6 p.m. local time March 25, according to USA Today.

The North American Spine Society established a new section on its website to keep spine providers informed of the evolving announcements, regulations and guidelines concerning the novel coronavirus.

Orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles defended orthopedic procedures such as Tommy John surgery performed on professional sports players during the novel coronavirus outbreak, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Huntley, Ill.-based Life Spine teamed with Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Gizmo Medical on March 23 to produce surgical masks and gowns to meet the growing demand amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Richmond-based OrthoVirginia will offer orthopedic urgent care at five locations, effective March 25.

IMAC Holdings implemented a telehealth initiative March 24 for active care patients to maintain communication with healthcare professionals during the "shelter in place" status.

Rockville, Md.-based National Spine and Pain Centers implemented a telemedicine initiative March 24 for patients suffering from chronic pain.

Gil Ortega, MD, was recently named chair of the Orthopaedic Co-Management company, in partnership with Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth, reports the Digital Journal.

Backing New Jersey State Sen. Joe Pennacchio on March 23, a total of 67 physicians advocated for the use of hydroxychloroquin to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to Tap Into.

Three spine surgeons were denied motions for a new trial March 23 after a Texas federal judge deemed their arguments meritless, reports Law360.