biostudies-literatureUnknown35(7S)Warth LC<h4>Background</h4>The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching societal and financial consequences. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how COVID-19 has affected AAHKS industry partners and the surgeon-industry relationship, emphasizing education, resource allocation, and strategic direction for the second half of 2020.<h4>Methods</h4>AAHKS industry partners were contacted to participate in a blinded survey and optional interview with the AAHKS Industry Relations Committee. Based on the results, a group of AAHKS member surgeons with disparate practice types were asked to postulate on how the COVID-19 pandemic has and will affect their practice and relationship with Industry.<h4>Results</h4>AAHKS industry partner responses indicated decreased resource allocation for regional, "other naThe Journal of arthroplastyS56-S59.e10https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7187849biostudies-literatureHow Has COVID-19 Affected Our Orthopedic Implant Industry Partners? Implications for the Surgeon-Industry Relationship in 2020 and Beyond.PMC7187849Noiseux NODuncan STWarth LCMahoney CRDaines SBfalseHow Has COVID-19 Affected Our Orthopedic Implant Industry Partners? Implications for the Surgeon-Industry Relationship in 2020 and Beyond.<h4>Background</h4>The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching societal and financial consequences. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how COVID-19 has affected AAHKS industry partners and the surgeon-industry relationship, emphasizing education, resource allocation, and strategic direction for the second half of 2020.<h4>Methods</h4>AAHKS industry partners were contacted to participate in a blinded survey and optional interview with the AAHKS Industry Relations Committee. Based on the results, a group of AAHKS member surgeons with disparate practice types were asked to postulate on how the COVID-19 pandemic has and will affect their practice and relationship with Industry.<h4>Results</h4>AAHKS industry partner responses indicated decreased resource allocation for regional, "other na2020-01-01T00:00:00Z2020 Jul2026-05-07T03:08:49.24Z2025-05-29T21:16:13.272ZS-EPMC71878493238688210.1016/j.arth.2020.04.063