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COVID-19. An update for orthopedic surgeons
Mohammad Kamal Abdelnasser1, Mohamed Morsy1, Ahmed E Osman1
1Orthopedic Department, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut 71515, Egypt.
SICOT-J
|July 2, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted orthopedic surgery, altering elective care and emergency procedures. This review synthesizes current literature on managing orthopedic patients during the crisis, including peri-operative care and telemedicine.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly transformed global healthcare delivery.
- Orthopedic surgery practices faced unprecedented challenges, including deferral of elective procedures and adaptation of emergency care protocols.
- A surge in publications addressed pandemic response, guidelines, and future predictions within the medical community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review and synthesize the existing literature pertinent to orthopedic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To provide orthopedic surgeons with an updated summary of critical information regarding pandemic-related practice changes.
- To organize findings into key areas impacting orthopedic care.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed and SCOPUS with relevant keywords.
- Results were filtered according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- A total of 72 articles were initially identified, with 33 selected after full-text review.
Main Results:
- The review organized information into five key themes: pandemic impact on orthopedic practice, COVID-19 and trauma patients, surgical management (elective vs. emergency), peri-operative care for COVID-19 patients, and miscellaneous effects (training, telemedicine).
- Key findings highlight the adaptation of orthopedic services to maintain essential care while mitigating viral transmission risks.
- The evolution of telemedicine and its role in orthopedic practice during the pandemic was also examined.
Conclusions:
- This review consolidates essential, up-to-date information for orthopedic surgeons navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Understanding these impacts and adaptations is crucial for current and future orthopedic practice.
- The findings underscore the need for continued vigilance and adaptation in orthopedic surgery in response to global health crises.
