Impact of the recurrent wave of COVID-19 pandemics on orthopedics practice and training in India

Author(s): Dr. Amit Lakhani, Dr. Ena Sharma and Dr. Kavin Khatri

Abstract: Emerging pandemics show that humans are not infallible and communities need to be prepared. Coronavirus outbreak was first reported towards the end of 2019 and has now been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Since then many researches are going worldwide to understand this corona virus disease, its impact on human body, prevention and treatment. As of now it has been observed that its can affect every organ of body and it’s not only the respiratory manifestation but it has shown other clinical sign and symptoms in various patients. This review article is highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on on orthopedics practice and training in India which helps us to understand the various problems faced by orthopaedic community and guide us to overcome the recurrent waves of COVID-19.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2022.v8.i1j.3095