The COVID-19 pandemic is significantly disrupting the orthopedic market. We're tracking company updates to keep you abreast of ways that competitors and customers are reacting to COVID-19.
After consulting with a host of industry veterans and observers, our guidance recommends that you expect and plan for business disruptions and revenue declines across the board—all companies, all market segments.
The 2020 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is canceled due to the ongoing spread of coronavirus. ORTHOWORLD wishes to reiterate our commitment to keep Members and subscribers apprised of the announcements to follow over the coming weeks.
Medtronic Chief Executive Officer Omar Ishrak announced his intention to retire in the beginning of 2Q20. Geoff Martha, currently Executive Vice President of MDT's Restorative Therapies Group, will assume the newly-created role of Medtronic President in 4Q19 and succeed Ishrak as CEO next year.Â