An Update from CPOG
Dear CPOG members,

This Spring newsletter comes at an uncertain time. As paediatric orthopaedists, we find ourselves facing previously unthought of challenges. The CPOG community is here to support you during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CPOG's Response to COVID-19
Research & Education

We have seen our practices change dramatically in response to the pandemic. Many of us are wondering which patients we should and should not see during this time. We must balance the minimization of spread of COVID-19 with the provision of sound orthopaedic care. In response to this dilemma, CPOG members have collaborated on various projects. Dr. Caroline Forsythe and Jérémy Bergeron (Quebec City) spearheaded a survey of CPOG members to explore practice modifications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of the first iteration of the survey have been distributed via email to members of the group. We also encourage you to review the models created by Dr. Tony Cooper (Vancouver) which illustrate the impact of clinical visits on social distancing. 
 These items and more were discussed at last week’s CPOG webinar: The Impact of COVID-19 on Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Canada. The evening was a great success providing member and non-member attendees with compelling talks and discussion from an international panel. We thank you all for supporting these endeavours. This ongoing work will be meaningful as the pediatric orthopaedic community moves forward. 
Webinar Recording

Missed the CPOG webinar: The Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Canada? Follow the link below to view the recording.

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 Position Statement

Members have also expressed concern regarding the impact of childhood injury on social distancing during the crisis. These concerns are shared by our adult colleagues, with several position statements and recommendations being made from various organizations. In response to these discussions among members, CPOG has made a statement regarding paediatric injury prevention during this time. It has been shared on social media platforms and on our website, but you can download the PDF version here .

COA 2020 Virtual Meeting – June 19-20

While we will miss the annual CPOG meeting in Halifax, we hope to see you at the virtual COA 2020. The COA, CORS, and CORA leadership wil l be delivering part of the 2020 Halifax program virtually the weekend of June 19-20. The Meeting will take place over two days with COA programming on Day 1 and Subspecialty Day on Day 2. Each subspecialty will have a 3-hour block on Day 2.

Please see the preliminary schedule below. We are also planning a CPOG Fireside Chat at some point outside of this 3-hour session. More details regarding the CPOG program will be provided once they are finalized. 
June 20, 2020 Subspecialty Day – Paediatric Program

10:00am EST
Top 10 Paper Session
                    
11:00am EST
ICL: Adolescent Upper Extremity Trauma from the Paediatric and Adult Surgeon Perspectives
  • Debate #1: Adolescent Clavicle Fracture Treatment
  • Debate #2: Adolescent Forearm Fracture Treatment
                                         
12:00pm EST
ePosters, coffee break

12:30pm EST
CPOG Business Meeting for ALL CPOG Members
All CPOG members are encouraged to attend our business meeting. This meeting will include updates from all CPOG committees.

1:30pm EST
Lunch with industry partners webinar

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Sincerely,
CPOG Communications Committee 
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