Elective Orthopaedics Re-Start after Covid-19, Patient Selection, Quantifying Risks, Consenting Patients: Introduction

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This webinar features an introduction by Jonathan Howell, the president of the British Hip Society, who welcomes attendees to the BHS and BASK session of the BOA Annual Congress. Howell expresses condolences to those affected by COVID-19, highlighting the pandemic's significant impact on healthcare professionals and elective services, which have faced unprecedented challenges, leading to long waiting lists for surgeries. He notes that while elective orthopedic services are resuming, the restart varies regionally due to factors such as disease prevalence and medical facilities. Howell emphasizes the ongoing questions regarding the safety of elective surgeries in the current context and outlines the purpose of the session, which is to address these uncertainties with the help of an expert faculty. Andrew Price from Oxford, president of BASK, is introduced as the co-host who will oversee the session. The webinar aims to promote engagement with the audience by encouraging them to submit questions during the presentations.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-210175

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