The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electively Scheduled Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the United States

Timothy S. Brown; Nicholas A. Bedard; Edward O. Rojas; Christopher A. Anthony; Ran Schwarzkopf; C. Lowry Barnes; Jeffrey B. Stambough; Simon C. Mears; Paul K. Edwards; Sumon Nandi; Hernan A. Prieto; Javad Parvizi; AAHKS Research Committee

doi:10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.052

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electively Scheduled Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the United States

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electively Scheduled Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the United States

Timothy S. Brown, Nicholas A. Bedard, Edward O. Rojas, Christopher A. Anthony, Ran Schwarzkopf, C. Lowry Barnes, Jeffrey B. Stambough, Simon C. Mears, Paul K. Edwards, Sumon Nandi, …

The Journal of arthroplasty, Vol.35(7), pp.S49-S55

07/01/2020

DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.052

PMID: 32376163

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Abstract

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals in the United States were recommended to stop performing elective procedures. This stoppage has led to the cancellation of a large number of hip and knee arthroplasties. The effect of this on patients’ physical mental and economic health is unknown. A survey was developed by the AAHKS Research Committee to assess pain, anxiety, physical function, and economic ability of patients to undergo a delayed operation. Six institutions conducted the survey to 360 patients who had to have elective hip and knee arthroplasty cancelled between March and July of 2020. Patients were most anxious about the uncertainty of when their operation could be rescheduled. Although 85% of patients understood and agreed with the public health measures to curb infections, almost 90% of patients plan to reschedule as soon as possible. Age and geographic region of the patients affected their anxiety. Younger patients were more likely to have financial concerns and concerns about job security. Patients in the Northeast were more concerned about catching COVID-19 during a future hospitalization. Patients suffering from the pain of hip and knee arthritis continue to struggle with pain from their end-stage disease. They have anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic. Few patients feel they will be limited financially and 90% want to have surgery as soon as possible. Age and physical location of the patients affect their causes for anxiety around their future surgery.

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total knee arthroplasty

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Title: Subtitle: The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electively Scheduled Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the United States
Creators: Timothy S. Brown - University of Iowa
Nicholas A. Bedard - University of Iowa
Edward O. Rojas - University of Iowa
Christopher A. Anthony - Washington University in St. Louis
Ran Schwarzkopf - Division of Orthopedics, Adult Joint Reconstruction, NYU Langone, New York, NY
C. Lowry Barnes - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Jeffrey B. Stambough - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Simon C. Mears - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Paul K. Edwards - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Sumon Nandi - University of Maryland, Baltimore
Hernan A. Prieto - University of Florida
Javad Parvizi - Thomas Jefferson University
AAHKS Research Committee
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Journal of arthroplasty, Vol.35(7), pp.S49-S55
DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.052
PMID: 32376163
NLM abbreviation: J Arthroplasty
ISSN: 0883-5403
eISSN: 1532-8406
Publisher: Elsevier Inc
Language: English
Date published: 07/01/2020
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9985219855502771

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