Louisiana's statewide mandate to postpone nonemergency surgeries could endanger some patients, according to Chad Domangue, MD, a neurologist, psychiatrist and pain management physician interviewed by local CBS affiliate WWL TV.
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Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu plans to acquire a surgical robot system, according to documents filed with the state.
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Ventilators and personal protective equipment are sitting unused in closed surgery centers around Atlanta, but getting the supplies to local hospitals is a challenge, foot and ankle surgeon Craig Camasta, DPM, told FOX 5 Atlanta.
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened five orthopedic urgent care centers to provide care to patients with injuries needing prompt medical attention.
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Zimmer Biomet CEO Bryan Hanson is giving up 100 percent of his salary as the company takes several measures to curb the financial impact of COVID-19.
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Carolina Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy reopened after a weeklong closure prompted by a potential COVID-19 case in one of its employees, who has since died, JDNews.com reports.
Philadelphia-based The Vincera Institute has pivoted from performing sports medicine procedures to assisting Philadelphia's healthcare facilities through its emergency preparedness plan, according to a column in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The FDA cleared 36 orthopedic devices in March.