The impact of COVID-19 on trauma and orthopaedic surgery in the United Kingdom

Bone & Joint Open
Charles N WallaceFares Haddad

Abstract

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic has had a significant impact on trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) departments worldwide. To manage the peak of the epidemic, orthopaedic staff were redeployed to frontline medical care; these roles included managing minor injury units, forming a "proning" team, and assisting in the intensive care unit (ICU). In addition, outpatient clinics were restructured to facilitate virtual consultations, elective procedures were cancelled, and inpatient hospital admissions minimized to reduce nosocomial COVID-19 infections. Urgent operations for fractures, infection and tumours went ahead but required strict planning to ensure patient safety. Orthopaedic training has also been significantly impacted during this period. This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on T&O in the UK and highlights key lessons learned that may help to proactively prepare for the next global pandemic. Cite this article: Bone Joint Open 2020;1-7:420-423.

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Apr 14, 2020·The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons·Monica KoganMichael T Nolte
Apr 15, 2020·The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume·Nana O SarpongWilliam N Levine
Apr 19, 2020·European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology : Orthopédie Traumatologie·Cyril Mauffrey, Alex Trompeter
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May 28, 2020·Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics·Luca AmbrosioVincenzo Denaro

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Dec 29, 2020·Bone & Joint Open·Fares S Haddad
Jun 2, 2021·The Bone & Joint Journal·Antony Johansen, Dominic S Inman
Jul 16, 2021·Bone & Joint Open·Matthew HamptonKevin Wembridge

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