When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the AAOS supported recommendations to delay elective surgery. As the pandemic continues to evolve and physicians and healthcare facilities are resuming elective surgery based upon geographic location, AAOS is sharing important clinical considerations to help guide the resumption of clinical care.
Resources from AAOS
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Recommendations Regarding Safety of Elective Surgery During COVID-19
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AAOS Clinical Considerations During COVID-19
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Timing of Musculoskeletal Cortisone Injections and COVID Vaccine Administration
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Guidance Summary: Use of Corticosteroids for Musculoskeletal Pain During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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AAOS Guidelines for Elective Surgery
Additional Resources
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Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Physician Practices - Infographic from American Medical Association
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Re-entry Guidance for Health Care Facilities and Medical Device Representatives
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CMS Recommendations for Reopening Facilities to Provide Non-Emergent, Non-COVID-19 Healthcare
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ACS Clinical Issues & Guidance
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Joint Commission Pre-Recorded Webinar: Preventing Coronavirus Transmission in Ambulatory Surgical Centers
COVID-19 Surgical Volume Impact
In this survey, AAOS explored the impact of COVID-19 and will use results to support members as they return to elective surgery as safely as possible. See survey results in this at-a-glance infographic.