Orthopaedic surgeons available to comment on the impact of COVID-19 on postponed elective surgery, the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries during a pandemic, and how patients can safely ease into outdoor activities after social distancing.

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation that has raised healthcare questions for patients of all ages. 

If you need an orthopaedic surgeon to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on patients’ musculoskeletal health, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) can provide expert sources of information for your readers, viewers and listeners. From addressing the pandemic’s implications on postponed elective orthopaedic surgery to sharing tips for treating bone and joint pain while sheltering in place, AAOS can offer knowledge and a balanced perspective on significant orthopaedic topics that can help shape future articles and stories. More specifically, AAOS spokespersons can discuss the pandemic’s impact on following topics: hip, knee or elbow reconstruction, osteoporosis, pediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, trauma and oncology and more.

The AAOS has also created a COVID-19 Resource Center on www.orthoinfo.org to address common patient questions such as: 

• How can I continue my orthopaedic care during COVID-19? 
• What should I do if my orthopaedic surgery is postponed? 
• Is my orthopaedic surgeon still able to provide treatment? 
• Can doing too much – or not enough – exercise while sheltering in place be harmful? 
• What Should I Do If I Have a Bone or Joint Infection During the Pandemic?

To schedule an interview with an AAOS expert to learn more about common orthopaedic diagnosis, treatment and injury prevention during today’s challenging times for a news story, email media@aaos.org or call 847-384-4035.

ABOUT AAOS
With more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health. It provides the highest quality, most comprehensive education to help orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals at every career level best treat patients in their daily practices. The AAOS is the source for information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related musculoskeletal health care issues and it leads the health care discussion on advancing quality.

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