Objectives: To compare orthopaedic trauma volume and mechanism of injury before and
during statewide social distancing and stay-at-home directives. Design: Retrospective …

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the “shelter-in-place” order
on orthopaedic trauma presenting to a community level II trauma center. It is hypothesized …

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus emerged in Wuhan, China, on November 17, 2019.
Similar to MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, COVID-19 has been described to have its origins in …

Background During a pandemic, it is paramount to understand volume changes in Level I
trauma so that with appropriate planning and reallocation of resources, these facilities can …

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to healthcare systems, including the
cancellation and then staged resumption of elective procedures. The orthopaedic trauma …

Background Recent studies have reported changes in trauma volumes resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing orders (SDOs) implemented by federal and state …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in nationwide social distancing and shelter-
in-place orders meant to curb transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The effect of the …

Background Public health measures were instituted to reduce COVID-19 spread. A
decrease in total emergency department volume followed, but the impact on injury is …

Introduction The shelter-in-place order for Santa Clara County, California on 16 March was
the first of its kind in the USA. It was unknown what impact this order would have on trauma …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has affected
communities worldwide. This study examines the impact that public health measures to …