Bradford Currier, MD, performed spine surgery on Pittsburgh Penguins' forward Nick Bjugstad May 26, the team reported.
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Orthopedic surgeon Asheesh Bedi, MD, said that a second COVID-19 wave in the fall would be "incredibly devastating" for the economy, as well as the country's sports seasons, Detroit Free Press reports.
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In the wake of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's announcement that nonessential surgeries can resume starting May 29, the state's health systems are preparing to work through massive backlogs, according to the Detroit Free Press and The Sault News.
Five spine surgeons detail how their practices have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and what their recovery plans are for the future.
Becker's Spine Review asked three leaders to share how their orthopedic groups are handling financial and operational challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic:
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Secaucus, N.J.-based Hudson Regional Hospital opened its Institute for Robotic Surgery after a brief delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Hudson Reporter.
Spinal device company NuVasive is launching a $400 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2023.