The Effect of COVID-19 on Total Joint Arthroplasty

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Authors

Hailey Worstman, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
James E. Feng, Corewell Health East Resident
Alex Miller, Corewell Health East Resident
Drew Moore, Corewell Health East

Description

• Arthritis is debilitating disease that is common throughout the U.S. For patients with refractory disease, total hip and knee arthroplasty, collectively known as total joint arthroplasty, are used for definitive management.1 •

Total joint arthroplasty, TJA, is one of the most common procedures in the U.S. and is typically inpatient in order to start physical therapy and promote joint mobility as soon as possible.

• Elective procedures, including total joint arthroplasties, were halted in March 2020 due to the pandemic.2,3

• When TJAs resumed they shifted towards outpatient procedures and at home physical therapy.4

• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical outcomes is unknown for total joint arthroplasties.

Publication Date

5-2025

Keywords

Arthritis

Disciplines

Orthopedics

Recommended Citation

Worstman H, Feng JE, Miller A, Moore D. The effect of COVID-19 on total joint arthroplasty. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2025 May; Rochester Hills, MI.

Comments

The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2025.