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

Tahmasebi, Mohammad Naghi; Nabian, Mohammad Hossein · Arch Bone Jt Surg · 2020

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Abstract

The first pandemic of the coronavirus family was caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-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.