How to Continue Essential Orthopedic Services during COVID-19 Crisis?

Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2020 Apr;8(Suppl1):295-296. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2020.47790.2353.

Abstract

The first pandemic of the coronavirus family was caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in late 2019. As a result of the pandemic critical condition, specialized orthopedic services were obviously affected. To respond properly, we initiated a series of strategic measures, aiming at the safety of staff, minimizing the exposure, and prevention of possible disruption in providing services.

Keywords: COVID-19; Orthopedics; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.