Abstract

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across Saudi Arabia, as many other health departments or specialties within the field of medicine and surgery, COVID-19 has affected the field of orthopedics to a greater extent, This might have affected not only the timely and effective care for orthopedic patients but also have resulted in new directions and plans in the field of orthopedics that will shift the care degree. In addition, orthopedic surgeons might experience challenges in providing effective and required for their patients with an overall decline of care due to COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, it is also essential to reflect on the future directions and changes that need to be adopted by the health specialists working in the field of orthopedics. This can include the reopening of facilities for elective surgery. Given the current circumstances, much remains unknown about COVID-19. It is important that individuals continue to follow guidance of Saudi ministry of health, that said, the Saudi of Orthopaedic Surgeons like to share some important considerations that individuals should consider before making any decisions.

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