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The coronavirus outbreak that has been traced back to Wuhan, China, is affecting providers and device companies in spine and orthopedics.

The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque plans to build an orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation center, according to the Rio Rancho Observer.

Johnson & Johnson plans to distribute at least 150 virtual reality headsets to U.S. surgeons through a partnership with startup Osso VR, two executives from Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies told MedCity News.

Justin Roth, DO, now sees patients at Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel in Portland, Ore., expanding his presence in the state.

Medtronic reported a 2.3 percent increase in overall revenue for the third quarter of the 2020 fiscal year, hitting $7.7 billion.

Marvin Kym, MD, and his practice, Kym Orthopedics, joined Lewiston, Idaho-based St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Idaho Business Review reports.

Timothy Kremchek, MD, repaired a partially torn medial meniscus in the left knee of Cleveland Indians ace Mike Clevinger, The Athletic reports.

When it comes to happiness at work, orthopedic providers are the fourth most satisfied, according to a Medscape survey of 15,181 physicians across 29-plus specialties.

Frank Phillips, MD, is the director of the section of minimally invasive spine surgery and director of the division of spine surgery at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center.

More than five years after Medtronic acquired Covidien, a shareholder lawsuit is making headway, according to a report from The Star Tribute.