During the COVID-19 pandemic, significant declines in the number of admissions due to several critical disorders have been reported, including cardiovascular diseases and malignancies. However, little is known regarding orthopedic admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to compare the number of orthopedic surgeries prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic in a private hospital designated as a secondary healthcare institute. The Turkish Ministry of Health announced strict containment measures and quarantining for those aged
Key words: COVID-19, pandemic, orthopedics, surgery, malignancy, trauma, social restriction
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