COVID-19-related cancellation of elective orthopaedic surgery caused increased pain and psychosocial distress levels - Takeaways - MDSpire

COVID-19-related cancellation of elective orthopaedic surgery caused increased pain and psychosocial distress levels

  • By

  • Carolin Knebel

  • Max Ertl

  • Ulrich Lenze

  • Christian Suren

  • Andreas Dinkel

  • Michael T. Hirschmann

  • Ruediger von Eisenhart-Rothe

  • Florian Pohlig

  • March 12, 2021

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    COVID-19 led to the cancellation of elective orthopaedic surgeries, resulting in increased pain and psychosocial distress among patients.

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    Patients experienced a significant increase in mean pain levels from 5.5 to 6.2 after surgery postponement due to COVID-19.

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    Approximately 25% of patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty reported relevant levels of psychosocial distress affecting postoperative outcomes.

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    The study included 119 patients, with a response rate of 65%, primarily focusing on total knee arthroplasties and hip arthroscopies.

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    Psychosocial distress, including depression and anxiety, was found to negatively influence postoperative results in orthopaedic patients.

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COVID-19-related cancellation of elective orthopaedic surgery caused increased pain and psychosocial distress levels

  • by Carolin Knebel, Max Ertl, Ulrich Lenze, Christian Suren, Andreas Dinkel, Michael T. Hirschmann, Ruediger von Eisenhart-Rothe, Florian Pohlig

  • March 12, 2021

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