Impact of COVID-19 on Elective Procedures in the United States - Forecast to 2023: Growth Strategies to Navigate the Uncertainty Surrounding Elective Procedure Deferrals and their Impact January 18, 2021 10:13 ET | Source: Research and Markets Research and Markets Dublin, IRELAND ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The study offers an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on select medical devices. The deferral of elective procedures due to COVID-19-related measures has affected the cardiovascular medical device market. While some cardiovascular procedures are considered urgent, others have been rescheduled and deferred. Nearly 83.5% of all orthopedic procedures performed in the United States have been delayed, postponed, or canceled since the COVID-19 outbreak, as they are considered to be elective and non-essential. Traumas, amputations, and oncological procedures are the top essential procedures. Dislocations and fractures, including hip, pelvis, and forearms, are considered for treatment only in urgent cases.