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. 2021 May-Jun:25:179-185.
doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2021.05.009. Epub 2021 May 7.

COVID-19 and elective joint arthroplasty: Patient perspectives and considerations

Lauren E Dittman  1 , Joshua D Johnson  1 , Robert T Trousdale  1
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COVID-19 and elective joint arthroplasty: Patient perspectives and considerations

Lauren E Dittman et al. J Orthop. 2021 May-Jun.

Abstract

This study gauged patient perspectives regarding elective joint arthroplasty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible patients undergoing consultation for primary hip or knee arthroplasty received a survey with questions regarding opinions towards COVID-19 and on undergoing elective procedures during the pandemic. Of the 112 respondents, 78% believed that their condition warranted surgery despite COVID-19 circumstances. There were no differences in desire for surgery based on age, smoking history or comorbidities. Patients older than 65 years were significantly more concerned with skilled nursing facility placement. This survey suggests that the majority of patients are comfortable pursuing elective joint arthroplasty despite the pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19; Elective surgery; Patient perspective; Total joint arthroplasty.

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Conflict of interest statement

None. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

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Total joints in time of crisis survey questions.
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Total joints in time of crisis survey questions.
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Patient reported co-morbidities.
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Attitude towards joint disability.
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Concerns with skilled nursing facility placement.
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