Increased orthopaedic presentations as a result of COVID-19-related social restrictions in a regional setting, despite local and global trends.

Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the utilisation of emergency department (ED) services worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of COVID-19-related public health measures on orthopaedic presentations to a regional Australian hospital.

Methods: A case-control study was performed at a regional trauma hospital in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.