Management of resources for orthopedic oncology and trauma patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective cohort study

Introduction/Objective. This study aims to evaluate changes in surgical strategy and orthopedic epidemiology, compare the frequency of surgeries before during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. For periods from April 1 May 31 years 2019 2020, retrospective data on patient demographics types procedures were obtained hospital databases a tertiary referral hospital. Results. During pandemic, most common performed trauma surgery (n = 81), while other referred oncology 19), biopsy 11), debridement 10), amputation 6), dysplastic hip 5), knee ligament repair 1). The majority cases fracture 23). mean age patients was 70.5 years. Sixty-three female 70 male. Only one had history infection. In same period year 86 surgery, 49 oncological patient?s 54.5 Sixty-two this group female, 73 number tumor pandemic higher compared (p < 0.05). Conclusion. although all decreased, rate osteoporotic fractures similar that pre-pandemic state. finding emphasizes increased need implement preventive measures regarding lockdown periods. relation spine not different