RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery – A Systematic Review of the Current Literature
JF In Vivo
JO In Vivo
FD International Institute of Anticancer Research
SP 1337
OP 1343
DO 10.21873/invivo.12386
VO 35
IS 3
A1 PHILIPP BLUM
A1 DAVID PUTZER
A1 MICHAEL C. LIEBENSTEINER
A1 DIETMAR DAMMERER
YR 2021
UL http://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/35/3/1337.abstract
AB Background/Aim: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to significant disruptions in various medical specialties. We herein aimed to provide a systematic review of the published literature on the impact by the Covid-19 pandemic on orthopaedic and traumatological care by focusing on the number of clinical visits, surgeries and reasons for consultation. Materials and Methods: The published literature was reviewed using PubMed. Of 349 studies published between December 1, 2019 and October 1, 2020, 36 original articles met the inclusion criteria. Articles were selected on the basis of the PRISMA guidelines. October 1, 2020 was used as the concluding date of publication. Results: The number of elective visits declined by 50.0% to 74.0%. The number of emergency and trauma visits showed a decrease of 37.7% to 74.2%. Trauma surgery decreased by 21.2% to 66.7% and elective surgeries by 33.3% to 100%. Conclusion: Orthopaedic and trauma surgery is clearly influenced by the pandemic. It will be important to maintain treatment and surgical care of patients in order to avoid negative effects on treatment progress.