The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electively Scheduled Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals in the United States were recommended to stop performing elective procedures. This stoppage has led to the cancellation of a large number of hip and knee arthroplasties. The effect of this on patients' physical mental and economic health is unknown.

Methods

A survey was developed by the AAHKS Research Committee to assess pain, anxiety, physical function, and economic ability of patients to undergo a delayed operation. Six institutions conducted the survey to 360 patients who had to have elective hip and knee arthroplasty cancelled between March and July of 2020.

Results

Patients were most anxious about the uncertainty of when their operation could be rescheduled. Although 85% of patients understood and agreed

SUBMITTER: Brown TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7195093 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature