Kort Nanne P, Zagra Luigi, Barrena Enrique Gomez, Tandogan Reha N, Thaler Martin, Berstock James R, Karachalios Theofilos
CortoClinics, Schijndel, The Netherlands.
IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Hip Department, Milan, Italy.
Hip Int. 2020 Sep;30(5):492-499. doi: 10.1177/1120700020941232. Epub 2020 Jul 7.
Reinstating elective hip and knee arthroplasty services presents significant challenges. We need to be honest about the scale of the obstacles ahead and realise that the health challenges and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are potentially devastating.We must also prepare to make difficult ethical decisions about restarting elective hip and knee arthroplasty. These decisions should be based on the existing evidence-base, reliable data, the recommendations of experts, and regional circumstances.
恢复择期髋关节和膝关节置换手术服务面临重大挑战。我们需要诚实地面对前方障碍的规模,并认识到新冠疫情带来的健康挑战和经济后果可能具有毁灭性。我们还必须准备好就重启择期髋关节和膝关节置换手术做出艰难的伦理决策。这些决策应基于现有的证据基础、可靠数据、专家建议以及地区情况。