Surgery Backlogs One Year Later: Beyond The Tipping Point .
This article examines the growing surgical backlog one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on orthopaedic care. Lead contributor Dr. Herman Johal outlines the impact of delayed procedures on patient outcomes, healthcare systems, and workforce sustainability. The discussion explores contributing factors such as reduced OR capacity, burnout, and patient deconditioning, while presenting emerging strategies—including virtual care and outpatient pathways—to address the mounting crisis.
Unlock the Full original article
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this original article
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
Are you affiliated with one of our partner associations?
Click here to gain complimentary access as part your association member benefits!