The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has rapidly become the defining global health crisis of our time, disrupting the population, economy, and healthcare environment. Specifically, members of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) are working in healthcare during an unprecedented time in our nation’s history, all of whom have a unique story or perspective to share on how they’ve faced new challenges, increased innovation, or adapted to new realities during this time.
#OrthoHeroes is a new social media campaign launched for members to share their personal COVID-19 stories first-hand about how they’ve leaned into the pandemic to help in many different ways. Explore their stories below.