Resident Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Survey of Orthopaedic Residents.
Michael T NoltePaul TornettaSamir MehtaBrent A PonceGregory GrabowskiNorman S TurnerMichael J SpitnaleMonica KoganPublished in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous changes and novel sources of adversity for the orthopaedic surgery resident. Contrary to popular opinion, most residents are comfortable with the proposition of providing nonorthopaedic care. The possibility of bringing a pathogen to the home environment and infecting family members seems to be an overarching concern, and efforts to ensure resident and family safety are key.