[Survey about the impact of COVID-19 on the traumatology and orthopedic surgery departments in Spain].

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We designed and conducted a survey to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operation and performance of the orthopedic departments of the National Health System and private entities.

Material and methods

Descriptive study of a survey is distributed to Spanish Ortohopedic surgeons via Internet.

Results

401 valid responses were obtained, out of these 85.7% had to reduce their surgical activity between 50% and 100%. 46% of the sample were asked to collaborate in other units or services and another 43% felt that their work had been underused. 52% modified the treatment indications in various bone fractures, with variability between centers and communities. 30% reported being satisfied with the management from the state and 60% with that of their

SUBMITTER: Garcia de Cortazar Antolin U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8221915 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature