ReviewKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2020
Returning to orthopaedic business as usual after COVID-19: strategies and options.
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- Recommendations of protective measures for orthopedic surgeons during COVID-19 pandemic.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Pooled it
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- Impact of the 1st and 2nd Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Primary or Revision Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty-A Cross-Sectional Single Center Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Infected hip prosthesis in patient with suspected Covid-19 infection.Arthroplasty (London, England) · 2021Article
- COVID-19: Current and future challenges in spine care and education - a worldwide study.JOR spine · 2020Article
- Does elective orthopaedic surgery in pandemic era increase risk of developing COVID-19? A combined analysis of retrospective and prospective study at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2020Article
- Post-COVID-19 return to elective orthopaedic surgery-is rescheduling just a reboot process? Which timing for tests? Is chest CT scan still useful? Safety of the first hundred elective cases? How to explain the "new normality health organization" to patients?International orthopaedics · 2020Article
- The negative impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on pain and physical function in patients with end-stage hip or knee osteoarthritis.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Article
- COVID-19 coronavirus: recommended personal protective equipment for the orthopaedic and trauma surgeon.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Review
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this manuscript is to review the available strategies in the international literature to efficiently and safely return to both normal orthopaedic surgical activities and to normal outpatient clinical activities in the aftermath of a large epidemic or pandemic. This information would be beneficial to adequately reorganize outpatient clinics and hospitals to provide the highest possible level of orthopaedic care to our patients in a safe and efficient manner.
methodsA literature search was performed for relevant research articles. In addition, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the EU CDC and other government health agency websites were searched for any relevant information. In particular, interest was paid to strategies and advise on managing the orthopaedic patient flow during outpatient clinics as well as surgical procedures including the necessary safety measures, while still providing a high-quality patient experience. The obtained information is provided as a narrative review.
resultsThere was not any specific literature concerning the organization of an outpatient clinic and surgical activities and the particular challenges in dealing with a high-volume practice, in the afterwave of a pandemic.
conclusionAs the COVID-19 crisis has abruptly halted most of the orthopaedic activities both in the outpatient clinic and the operating room, a progressive start-up scenario needs to be planned. The exact timing largely depends on factors outside of our control. After restrictions will be lifted, clinical and surgical volume will progressively increase. This paper offers key points and possible strategies to provide the highest level of safety to both the orthopaedic patient and the orthopaedic team including administrative staff and nurses, during the start-up phase. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Review, Level V.
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