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COVID-19 Crisis Effect: Experience at Two Orthopedic Trauma Units
Andris Jumtins1,2, Ruta Jakusonoka1, Andris Vikmanis1,2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|February 17, 2021
Summary
The COVID-19 crisis reduced orthopedic trauma patient numbers and surgeries, but decreased wait times for those admitted. Hospital stays also shortened during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Care
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted hospital operations and orthopedic surgery practices.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for adapting healthcare services during public health emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare patient management and trauma treatment in orthopedic units during the COVID-19 crisis.
- To assess resource demands and preparedness in orthopedic clinics during the pandemic state of emergency.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study comparing two orthopedic trauma units.
- Data collected for March-April 2019 and March-April 2020 to evaluate COVID-19's impact.
Main Results:
- A one-third decrease in multi-trauma orthopedic unit admissions.
- Significant reduction in the mean time from admission to surgery.
- Decreased number of surgeries and mean hospital length of stay in 2020 compared to 2019.
- Fewer patients and surgeries observed in the orthopedic trauma unit.
Conclusions:
- The COVID-19 crisis led to changes in orthopedic injury characteristics in Latvia.
- The study provides a comparative analysis of orthopedic trauma data before and during the pandemic.
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