Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Spinal Disorders – Results of a National Survey
Winking, M.; Conzen, M.; Flechtenmacher, J.; Pumberger, M. · NeuroTransmitter · 2021 · Heft 01 · S. 32 bis 38
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Abstract Introduction Far-reaching political steps to contain the COVID-19 pandemic have been undertaken in recent weeks. These also impact on surgical specialties not directly involved in the management of patients infected with the coronavirus. The Spine Section, the interdisciplinary professional political arm of the German Spine Society (DWG), the Professional Association for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery (BVOU), and the Federal Association of German Neurosurgeons (BDNC) conducted a survey on the collateral effects of the pandemic on spine surgery in Germany. Method This cross-sectional study included outpat…