Massive cutback in orthopaedic healthcare services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Due to the lack of evidence, it was the aim of the study to investigate current possible cutbacks in orthopaedic healthcare due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19).

Methods

An online survey was performed of orthopaedic surgeons in the German-speaking Arthroscopy Society (Gesellschaft für Arthroskopie und Gelenkchirurgie, AGA). The survey consisted of 20 questions concerning four topics: four questions addressed the origin and surgical experience of the participant, 12 questions dealt with potential cutbacks in orthopaedic healthcare and 4 questions addressed the influence of the pandemic on the particular surgeon.

Results

Of 4234 contacted orthopaedic surgeons, 1399 responded. Regarding arthroscopic procedures between 10 and 30% of the particip

SUBMITTER: Liebensteiner MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7192059 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature