Here are five orthopedic surgeons making the news this week:
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Here are six key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies:
A neurosurgeon in Eugene, Ore., recently proposed that the city's COVID-19 patients be moved to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District to allow other hospitals to focus on non-coronavirus cases, KEZI reports.
Precision Spine on April 8 launched its Reform Ti titanium pedicle screw system.
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital recently received a $2.5 million donation to help treat COVID-19 patients and other infectious diseases.
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.
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.
January / February 2020 Issue of Becker's Spine Review
The FDA on April 7 provided OrthoSensor 510(k) clearance for its alignment technology with Verasense when used with Zimmer Biomet's Persona knee system.