SynthesisKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2020
Recommendations of protective measures for orthopedic surgeons during COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Orthopaedic, trauma surgery, and Covid-2019 pandemic: clinical panorama and future prospective in Europe.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022Pooled it
- Digital Health Care, Telemedicine, and Medicolegal Issues in Orthopedics: A Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
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- Telemedicine trends in orthopaedics and trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic: A bibliometric analysis and review.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2022Article
- Personal protection equipment for orthopaedic and trauma surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: The results of an EFORT survey initiative.EFORT open reviews · 2022Review
- History of COVID-19 Was Not Associated With Length of Stay or In-Hospital Complications After Elective Lower Extremity Joint Replacement.Arthroplasty today · 2022Article
- SARS-CoV-2 outbreak impact on a trauma unit.World journal of orthopedics · 2021Article
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip screening during the lockdown for COVID-19: experience from Northern Italy.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Clinical Activities, Contaminations of Surgeons and Cooperation with Health Authorities in 14 Orthopedic Departments in North Italy during the Most Acute Phase of Covid-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Hospital transmission rates of the SARS-CoV 2 disease amongst orthopaedic in-patients in a secondary care centre: A quantitative review.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2021Article
- Orthopaedic Practices and Surgeries during COVID-19 in Pakistan - A Survey Based Study.Malaysian orthopaedic journal · 2021Article
- Correct Use of Facemask Among Health Professionals in the Context of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).Risk management and healthcare policy · 2020Article
- Orthopaedic operating room considerations in covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review.Journal of arthroscopy and joint surgeryReview
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Abstract
purposeIt was the primary purpose of the present systematic review to identify the optimal protection measures during COVID-19 pandemic and provide guidance of protective measures for orthopedic surgeons. The secondary purpose was to report the protection experience of an orthopedic trauma center in Wuhan, China during the pandemic.
methodsA systematic search of the PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Google Scholar was performed for studies about COVID-19, fracture, trauma, orthopedic, healthcare workers, protection, telemedicine. The appropriate protective measures for orthopedic surgeons and patients were reviewed (on-site first aid, emergency room, operating room, isolation wards, general ward, etc.) during the entire diagnosis and treatment process of traumatic patients.
resultsEighteen studies were included, and most studies (13/18) emphasized that orthopedic surgeons should pay attention to prevent cross-infection. Only four studies have reported in detail how orthopedic surgeons should be protected during surgery in the operating room. No detailed studies on multidisciplinary cooperation, strict protection, protection training, indications of emergency surgery, first aid on-site and protection in orthopedic wards were found.
conclusionStrict protection at every step in the patient pathway is important to reduce the risk of cross-infection. Lessons learnt from our experience provide some recommendations of protective measures during the entire diagnosis and treatment process of traumatic patients and help others to manage orthopedic patients with COVID-19, to reduce the risk of cross-infection between patients and to protect healthcare workers during work. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
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