Abstract:Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 on the volume of trauma patients, the number of orthopedic trauma operations, and the severity of injuries. We also investigated the correlations between social distancing and these variables. methods: This was a retrospective review of trauma patient cases at a single focused training center for trauma in South Korea from January 2017 to April 2021. The COVID-19 group included patients treated from January 1 to Apri… Show more
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