The Impact of COVID-19 on the Management and Outcomes of Patients with Proximal Femoral Fractures: A Multi-centre Study of 580 Patients

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In this VTT transcription, we witness a presentation by Vasileios Giannoudis, a core surgical trainee from Yorkshire, as he discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with proximal femoral hip fractures. The session begins with Bob Handley inviting Vasileios to present, confirming the attendance of the speaker. Following Vasileios's introductory remarks and acknowledgments, he provides a comprehensive overview of his study conducted between March 1, 2019, and May 30, 2020, comparing pre-COVID and COVID patient groups at three hospitals.



The study explores key metrics, including time to surgery, inpatient stay, and 30-day mortality rates, culminating in the analysis of 580 patients. Findings indicate longer hospitalization and increased mortality rates for COVID-positive patients, revealing a stark contrast in health outcomes. Vasileios also highlights complications due to delayed surgeries caused by pandemic-related protocols and variations in surgical management trends. The session concludes with discussions addressing regional COVID impacts and patient management decisions during the crisis. Bob Handley wraps up the meeting, posing gratitude to the organizers and presenters.

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