How to Continue Essential Orthopedic Services during COVID-19 Crisis?

نویسندگان
Nabian, Mohammad Hossein ID 1
Tahmasebi, Mohammad Naghi ID 2

1 Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

doi
10.22038/abjs.2020.47790.2353
چکیده

The first pandemic of the coronavirus family was caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) in late 2019. As a result of the pandemic critical condition, specialized orthopedic services were obviouslyaffected. To respond properly, we initiated a series of strategic measures, aiming at the safety of staff, minimizing theexposure, and prevention of possible disruption in providing services.Level of evidence: V

کلیدواژه‌ها
COVID-19, Orthopedics, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2