Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · Jul 2020
Conducting orthopaedic practical examination during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is expected to stay for a longer time, educational activities including residency training have gradually resumed with the aid of virtual tools. In addition to continuing the residency education during COVID-19, it is also important to conduct their examination so that the graduations of final year residents are not delayed. The conventional exam pattern involved clinical case presentations and required resident interaction with a number of patients. However, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic we conducted a "zero-patient contact virtual practical exit examination" for orthopaedic residents. ⋯ Orthopaedic residency end-of-training examinations can be successfully conducted during the COVID pandemic, and we hope our experience will be helpful to other residency programs.
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · Jul 2020
Resuming arthroplasty: A well aligned and a balanced approach in the COVID-19 era.
Returning to Arthroplasty amidst the COVID-19 pandemic requires a well aligned and a balanced approach. Following a set protocol and staged measures are the need of the hour. This article details the specifics for resumption of arthroplasty in the era of COVID19. While formulating the policy for resumption, it is necessary that we consider the following factors: patient's general health status, follow strict guidelines issued by the government, alter and enhance our operating room discipline and last but not the least, leverage technology for optimal patient care and enhanced outcome.
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · May 2020
ReviewWorking through the COVID-19 outbreak: Rapid review and recommendations for MSK and allied heath personnel.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused the world to undergo unprecedented change in a short space of time. This disease has devastated the economy, infringed personal freedom, and has taken a toll on healthcare systems worldwide. This review aims to highlight aspects of this pandemic with a specific emphasis on musculoskeletal work within the secondary care setting.
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · May 2020
Demographics, mechanism of injury, and associated injuries of 25,615 patients with talus fractures in the National Trauma Data Bank.
Extensive research has been conducted concerning the epidemiology of fractures of the calcaneus and ankle. However, less work has characterized the population sustaining talus fractures, necessitating the analysis of a large, national sample to assess the presentation of this important injury. ⋯ Level II, retrospective study.
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · May 2020
Use of a custom website by orthopaedic sports medicine surgical patients: If you build it, will they come?
Internet use is nearly ubiquitous, and orthopaedic patients are increasingly utilizing the Internet for medical information. The quality of resources available to patients is variable, and patients may benefit from physician guidance. A recent study showed only 11% of orthopaedic trauma patients accessed a custom-designed website developed by a physician. The purpose of this study was to determine whether orthopaedic sports medicine patients would use a custom-designed website and what factors would be associated with website use. ⋯ Orthopaedic sports medicine surgical patients are more likely to use a custom-designed informational website than orthopaedic trauma patients. However, only 31% of sports medicine patients accessed the website. Inherent differences between groups may account for the differences in website use. Higher level of education is predictive of website use, as is ACL reconstruction for knee surgery patients. Physicians should work to direct patients to high quality Internet resources given the vast amount of potentially unreliable information available.