Covid-19 Pandemic - Medical Care Avoidance and Delay in Orthopedic & Spine Care

Almost 50% of Americans avoid health care providers and delay in-person office visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health systems and hospitals are bracing for a surge of patients with chronic conditions who have postponed evaluation, treatment, and elective procedures. The influx of patients as a result of pandemic-induced medical care avoidance may create delays in scheduling. Consider scheduling an appointment with MD West ONE orthopedic and neurosurgery teams as soon as possible if you are experiencing:

• Shoulder, neck, and back pain
• Numb or tingly hands, arms or feet
• Painful or swollen joints
• Stiff, weak, or bruised muscles
• Limited range of motion
• Unstable walking or standing

The majority of households with adults who have postponed elective surgeries due to coronavirus pandemic have experienced a lower quality of life, higher anxiety levels, and worsening mental health. Worsening symptoms can progress to permanent and irreversible damage and negative health consequences on overall healing and recovery. More complex treatment plans may result in significantly higher costs than the initial non-surgical, or surgical treatments would have been. 

You can avoid expensive emergency room visits and procedures with timely evaluation, treatment, and therapy. You can also avoid additional expenses by moving forward with elective surgery before symptoms worsen.

At MD West ONE, we have all the necessary safety measures to make sure you are comfortable and secure. These include and are not limited to coronavirus health screenings, regular sanitizing, providing personal protective equipment to patients and employees, and practicing social distancing. We can provide care without delay and see patients quickly. We can also take care of orthopedic emergencies through our walk-in Urgent Care, which allows you to avoid emergency departments.

If you require orthopedic or neurosurgical spine evaluation and treatment, don't let the COVID-19 pandemic stop you from seeking care. Take charge of your health by scheduling your virtual or in-person appointment today at (402) 390-4111 or contact us for more information. We got you!

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