Objectives The Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic has affected the health care system
significantly. We compare 2019 to 2020 to evaluate how trauma encounters has changed …

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 …

On March 9, 2020, the Governor of New Jersey declared a state of emergency and a public
health emergency to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

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 The COVID-19 pandemic caused an abrupt change to societal norms. We
anecdotally noticed an increase in penetrating and violent trauma during the period of stay …

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic changed the face of health care worldwide. While the
impacts from this catastrophe are still being measured, it is important to understand how this …

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 …

Purpose There is mounting evidence that surgical patients with COVID-19 have higher
morbidity and mortality than patients without COVID-19. Infection is prevalent amongst the …

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 This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 infection on hospitalized trauma
patients. Methods A retrospective review of hospitalized trauma patients at a level I trauma …