Reinstating elective orthopaedic surgery in the age of COVID-19
Sam Oussedik, Luigi Zagra, Gee Yen Shin, Rocco D’Apolito, Fares S. Haddad
Abstract
The transition from shutdown of elective orthopaedic services to the resumption of pre-COVID-19 activity presents many challenges. These include concerns about patient safety, staff safety, and the viability of health economies. Careful planning is necessary to allow patients to benefit from orthopaedic care in a safe and sustainable manner. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(7):807–810.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Orthopedic surgeryShutdownMedicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Health careMedical emergencySurgeryEngineeringVirologyEconomicsEconomic growthInternal medicineNuclear engineeringDiseaseOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 and healthcare impactsMusculoskeletal Disorders and RehabilitationHealthcare cost, quality, practices