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COVID-19 and Orthopaedic International Humanitarianism.
Alec J Talsania1, Chris Lavy, Harpal S Khanuja
1From Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (Mr. Talsania); the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (Professor Lavy); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (Dr. Khanuja); Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA (Dr. Chambers), and Department of Clinical Orthopaedics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, CA (Dr. Chambers); Health Volunteers Overseas, Washington, DC (Ms. Kelly); CURE International and CURE Ethiopia Children's Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Dr. Gardner); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA (Dr. Nelson), and Haiti Adventist Hospital, Carrefour, Haiti (Dr. Nelson); the Department of Orthopaedics, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Dr. Wambisho), and Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Dr. Wambisho); the Department of Orthopedics, Haiti Adventist Hospital, Carrefour, Haiti (Dr. Alexis); Dalhousie University, New Brunswick, Canada (Dr. Lalonde); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (Dr. Coughlin); the Department Foot and Ankle Surgery, Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute, Jacksonville, FL (Dr. Vosseller); and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department Foot and Ankle Surgery, and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (Dr. Gokcen).
Elective international medical volunteerism, particularly in orthopaedics, faces challenges during pandemics. This discussion explores considerations for continuing global medical support for non-pandemic related issues.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Medical Education
- Pandemic Response
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted focus to disease control, limiting discussion on non-pandemic medical volunteerism.
- Existing literature primarily addresses physician deployment for pandemic-related care, neglecting other medical needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the feasibility and challenges of continuing elective international medical volunteerism during a pandemic.
- To provide expert insights on maintaining global orthopaedic support for non-pandemic medical issues.
Main Methods:
- Expert consultation and discussion among leaders of humanitarian committees in orthopaedic surgery subspecialties.
- Engagement with host orthopaedic surgeons and a sponsoring organization.
Main Results:
- Identified key challenges and considerations for international medical travel during global health crises.
- Developed potential strategies for sustained global orthopaedic care and training.
Conclusions:
- International medical volunteerism for non-pandemic related issues requires careful planning during pandemics.
- The insights gained in orthopaedics may offer a framework for broader international medical community applications.
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