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  • This study was performed to analyze the effect that coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has had on orthopedic surgeons\' practices, their patients, and orthopedic surgeons themselves through a survey distributed to members of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA) An anonymous 22-question online survey was created and distributed to 323 LOA members, Of the 323 recipients of the survey, 99 (30 7%) responded As a part of a multiple response set, in which respondents could choose more than one answer, the majority reported delayed care for routine orthopedic injuries (81 of 97, 83 5%) Almost every surgeon (n=95, 96 0%) reported stopping or delaying elective surgery because of COVID-19 and an increase in pain/disability/deformity in patients due to delay in elective procedures (73 of 97, 75 3%) and delay in seeking care (66 of 97, 68 0%) the majority reported an increased use of telehealth visits (68 of 97, 70 1%), a decrease in patient volume (88 of 97, 90 7%), and a reduction in income (79 of 98, 80 6%) during the past 6 months A majority of surgeons (58 of 98, 59 2%) reported that they had applied for government assistance or took out loans Via a multiple response set, respondents indicated that as a result of the pandemic, telehealth will become more widespread (64 of 98, 65 3%) and hospitals will exert a stronger influence over health care (64 of 98, 653%) The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana and their practices, with a substantial decrease in the number of patients treated (90 5%), surgical volume, and revenue (80 6%) Orthopedic surgeons affected by the pandemic could use these data to further understand future challenges with patient care and changing orthopedic practice dynamics during this unique time
  • This study was performed to analyze the effect that coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has had on orthopedic surgeons\' practices, their patients, and orthopedic surgeons themselves through a survey distributed to members of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA). An anonymous 22-question online survey was created and distributed to 323 LOA members. Of the 323 recipients of the survey, 99 (30.7%) responded. As a part of a multiple response set, in which respondents could choose more than one answer, the majority reported delayed care for routine orthopedic injuries (81 of 97, 83.5%). Almost every surgeon (n=95, 96.0%) reported stopping or delaying elective surgery because of COVID-19 and an increase in pain/disability/deformity in patients due to delay in elective procedures (73 of 97, 75.3%) and delay in seeking care (66 of 97, 68.0%). The majority reported an increased use of telehealth visits (68 of 97, 70.1%), a decrease in patient volume (88 of 97, 90.7%), and a reduction in income (79 of 98, 80.6%) during the past 6 months. A majority of surgeons (58 of 98, 59.2%) reported that they had applied for government assistance or took out loans. Via a multiple response set, respondents indicated that as a result of the pandemic, telehealth will become more widespread (64 of 98, 65.3%) and hospitals will exert a stronger influence over health care (64 of 98, 65.3%). The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana and their practices, with a substantial decrease in the number of patients treated (90.5%), surgical volume, and revenue (80.6%). Orthopedic surgeons affected by the pandemic could use these data to further understand future challenges with patient care and changing orthopedic practice dynamics during this unique time. [Orthopedics. 2020;43(6):351-355.].
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  • Orthopedics
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  • WHO
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  • The Effect of COVID-19 on Orthopedic Practices and Surgeons in Louisiana
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  • #1067820
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  • 2020

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