CPOG Survey: A Survey of Canadian Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons - Has Practice Modified during the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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In this presentation, Dr. Caroline Forsythe, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the University of Laval in Quebec City, discusses the results of a survey investigating the changes in practices of Canadian pediatric orthopedic surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic. She introduces her coauthors and outlines how the survey was developed in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, including a shift to virtual consultations and changes in the management of conditions like clubfoot and dysplastic hips. Dr. Forsythe details the response rates to the survey over multiple rounds, highlighting trends in how surgeons adapted to the crisis, such as increasing virtual consultations and the gradual resumption of elective surgeries. Key findings show variations in the treatment of dislocated and dysplastic hips, and adjustments made in clubfoot casting protocols. She emphasizes the importance of communication among healthcare providers across the country to effectively and safely deliver care to pediatric patients and mentions that the survey is ongoing, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement in pediatric orthopedic care.

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