Here are five key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies:
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Neurosurgeon Raymond Baule, MD, recently drove to a New York hospital at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic to help colleagues treating patients on the frontline, The News & Observer reports.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on April 21 published clinical considerations for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, including the return to elective surgery.
Medtronic updated guidance on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting its business and the company's current financial position.
Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo talked about the company's robotics strategy and the decision to acquire Mako Surgical early, which propelled the company to become a market leader in orthopedic robotics, in a Chief Executive report.
Ninety-seven percent of U.S. medical practices have experienced a negative financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey by the Medical Group Management Association.
Phoenix-based Oasis Medical Center — the property housing Oasis Hospital — was recently acquired by Flagler Investment Holdings, a full-service medical real estate company.
Masson Spine Institute is opening a satellite ASC in Park City, Utah, according to Robert Masson, MD, the practice's medical director and founder.
Orthopedic surgery chief one of 2,100+ staff redeployed in COVID-19 effort at Massachusetts hospital
More than 2,100 employees at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have been redeployed to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including chief of orthopedic surgery, Mitchel Harris, MD, The Boston Globe reports.
The FDA provided Life Spine 510(k) clearance for its Prolift lateral fixated system on April 21.