The importance of providing a safe environment for patients has taken on new meaning in the era of COVID-19. And, while I have previously written extensively on safety in spine surgery, the process and procedures become even more crucial to providing reproducibly good surgical outcomes for patients, with low complication rates.
Read MoreOrthopaedic surgery mask requirements may be more specialized due to the physical nature of many of the specialty’s procedures. This article provides a general overview of different medical mask options. As published in AAOS Now.
Read MoreThere are many aspects to preparing for back surgery, especially in this time of cautious return to elective surgery. Not all patients need every component. Every patient can benefit from putting together a set question and prep list. This is an incredibly helpful tool for patients and your doctor.
Read MoreThe more virus particles you are exposed to, the more likely you are to become infected. Therefore, it stands to reason that the more people we encounter, the higher our risk of virus transmission. Shopping for groceries is when people will likely encounter the highest number of people during the pandemic. So, are you safe when shopping? What about if you need to have surgery?
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