Reinstating elective orthopaedic surgery in the age of COVID-19

Bone Joint J. 2020 Jul;102-B(7):807-810. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.102B7.BJJ-2020-0808. Epub 2020 May 15.

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.

Keywords: COVID-19.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections* / complications
  • Coronavirus Infections* / diagnosis
  • Coronavirus Infections* / prevention & control
  • Coronavirus Infections* / transmission
  • Cross Infection / etiology
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / standards*
  • Hospital Units / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control
  • Orthopedic Procedures / standards*
  • Pandemics* / prevention & control
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / complications
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / diagnosis
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / prevention & control
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / transmission
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control