Title of article :
How to Continue Essential Orthopedic Services during COVID-19 Crisis?
Author/Authors :
Tahmasebi, Mohammad Naghi Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery - Shariati Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Nabian, Mohammad Hossein Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery - Shariati Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
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 obviously
affected. To respond properly, we initiated a series of strategic measures, aiming at the safety of staff, minimizing the
exposure, and prevention of possible disruption in providing services.
Keywords :
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 , Orthopedics , COVID-19
Journal title :
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
