Arthroplasty During COVID-19: Surveillance of AAHKS Members in the First Year of the Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the practices of adult reconstruction surgeons, primarily due to the elective nature of hip and knee arthroplasty.

Methods

To capture the impact of COVID-19 on its members, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons sent 6 surveys over a span of 7 months from late March until September of 2020 querying its members regarding the effects of COVID on the health and well-being of their personal, financial, and clinical practice.

Results

Ninety-two percent of surgeons reported a cessation of elective inpatient cases during the height of the crisis. The reduction was greatest for surgeries performed in hospital-based sites of care. Ninety-one percent reported a drop in clinic volume. At the final surveys, th

SUBMITTER: Stambough JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7831437 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature