Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Elective Knee Surgeries in Athletes
Alexandre Pedro Nicolini,
José Manoel Dantas Júnior,
Orlando Copetti Fração
et al.
Abstract:With the COVID-19 pandemic, elective orthopedic surgeries were interrupted in most healthcare services. This leads to impacts on the quality of life, as well as on the emotional, professional, and financial situation of patient athletes who had their surgical treatment postponed. Objective: To evaluate clinical, emotional, and professional impacts on athletes who had their knee surgery postponed. Methods: This study included 21 patients who were diagnosed with knee injuries and were on a surgical waiting list.… Show more
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