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.
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Philadelphia-based Rothman Institute reported its caseload has dropped after postponing elective surgeries due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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.
Orthopedic implant maker Exactech laid off 63 employees because of a rash of surgery cancellations due to COVID-19, Florida Health News reports.
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.
In the face of a surgical mask and personal protective equipment shortage across the country, Rachel Joy Hunt, MD, demonstrated how to produce surgical masks from materials at home, reports The Federalist.