Orthopaedic Problems During COVID-19: When to Get Immediate Care?
Unfortunately, during this time of social distancing, isolation, and watchful waiting, our orthopaedic problems will continue to bother us and new problems may arise. Our local and national leaders have recommended that we avoid unnecessary social interactions, and this may make timely evaluation, management, and resolution of our aches and pains more difficult. One question we are getting quite often is what conditions must be evaluated immediately by a surgeon right away, and what conditions can wait?