COVID-19 pandemic and hip fractures: impact and lessons learned

Abstract

COVID-19 has had notable effects on the hip fracture care service: hip fracture rates increased significantly. There were inefficiencies in theatre processes for which we have recommended the use of alternate theatres. COVID-19 infection increased the 30-day mortality and hospital stay in hip fractures. More research needs to be done to reduce this risk.Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint Open</i> 2020;1-9:530-540.