The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthopaedic services and training in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation on 11 March 2020. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of COVID-19 on orthopaedic practice and training in the UK.

Methods

Surgeons throughout UK hospitals were asked to complete an electronic survey relating to orthopaedic practice and training in their hospital. The nationwide survey was conducted during the first peak of COVID-19 cases in the UK between 20 March 2020 and 20 April 2020.

Results

All 202 UK participants reported disruption to their daily practice. 91% reported all elective operating had been cancelled and trauma continued as normal in only 24% of cases. 70% reported disruption to trauma operating. Elective clinic capacity signif

SUBMITTER: Khan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7382703 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature