2021 Annual Meeting Pediatrics Access Pass-The Impact of COVID-Delayed Elective Sports Surgery on Young Patients

The Impact of COVID-Delayed Elective Sports Surgery on Young Patients

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This study assessed the impact of COVID-related elective surgery delays on young sports medicine patients aged 10-25. Surveying 107 patients at Boston Children's, researchers found significant physical impairment and elevated psychological stress compared to population norms. Nearly a quarter had preexisting mental health conditions, correlating with worse emotional symptoms. The greatest concern among patients was the potential to miss sports seasons due to delays. Higher worry levels were linked to increased physical and psychological symptoms. Limitations included a lack of baseline data. The study highlights significant physical and emotional challenges faced by youth awaiting delayed sports surgeries during the pandemic.

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Dr. Melissa Christino

Keywords

COVID-19

elective surgery delays

youth sports medicine

physical impairment

psychological stress