Introduction: A combination of bilateral scaphoid and distal radius fractures is extremely rare. It may occur as a result of high-energy trauma and can be neglected. The current paper described a case study of this rarely combined fracture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: the purpose of this study was to assess the orthopaedic surgeons' perceptions and attitudes on COVID-19 related changes in their practice.
Methods: an online survey was shared with orthopaedic surgeons practicing in different countries.
Results: this study showed that orthopaedic surgery plan management was adapted to respond more effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining the continuity of health care and ensuring protection of medical staff and patients.
In response to the global health emergency, which has been raised to its highest level as a consequence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), urgent and aggressive actions were taken by health institutions across the world to stop the spread of the disease while ensuring continuity of vital care. This article outlines the urgent measures put in place by the orthopedic surgery department at Mustapha Bacha Hospital in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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