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How to Continue Essential Orthopedic Services During Covid-19 Crisis? Publisher



Tahmasebi MN1 ; Nabian MH1
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  1. 1. Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery Published:2020


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. © 2020 BY THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY.