BACKGROUND During early spring 2020, New York City (NYC) rapidly became the first US
epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. With an unparalleled strain on health care resources …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic globally impacted trauma facilities and overall
healthcare utilization. This study was conducted to characterize the utilization of trauma …

Introduction We aim to assess the trends in trauma patient volume, injury characteristics, and
facility resource utilization that occurred during four surges in COVID-19 cases. Methods A …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on healthcare systems
and society with resultant impact on trauma systems worldwide. This study evaluates the …

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 With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent widespread stay-at-
home advisories throughout early 2020, hospitals have noticed a decrease in illnesses …

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire global health care system.
In California, because of a high burden of cases, a lockdown order was announced on …

The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed all facets of healthcare delivery. Trauma centers
serve as regional resource sites for high-acuity patients; so careful planning is required to …

Background New York City (NYC) became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The Bronx, with the highest rates of poverty and violent crime of all NYC boroughs and a …

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the health care system in 2020. COVID-
19 infection has been associated with poor outcomes after orthopedic surgery and elective …