A private Kansas hospital specializing in spinal fusion procedures recently closed its doors and terminated all employees, KCUR reports.
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Isto Biologics was recognized as a 2020 Top 10 Orthopedic Solution Provider by Medtech Outlook magazine on April 10.
Spine surgeon Melissa Erickson, MD, recently devised a plan to remodel surgical helmets used in joint replacement procedures into respirators for healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients, WRAL Tech Wire reports.
David Christensen, MD, is president and owner of Intermountain Spine and Orthopaedics in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Biotechnology company CytoDyn appointed Scott Kelly, MD, as CMO and head of business development on April 13.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of healthcare providers have shifted to telehealth and telemedicine to provide care for their patients and ensure the safety of their staff.
Google now allows physicians to enter a "virtual care offering" option into their business profiles so users searching for certain types of care can sign up for telehealth options directly.
A Barclays analyst cut her rating on Stryker amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Across the nation, non-essential businesses have closed or transitioned to remote work while hospitals and surgical centers have canceled elective procedures to avoid further spreading the coronavirus and devote resources to treating COVID-19 patients.
Here are five spine surgeons making the news this week: