The pandemic is gone but its consequences are here to stay: avascular necrosis following corticosteroids administration for severe COVID-19

The pandemic is gone but its consequences are here to stay: avascular necrosis following corticosteroids administration for severe COVID-19

Abstract Background In patients with COVID-19 infection and respiratory insufficiency, corticosteroid (CCS) administration is recommended. Among the wide range of complications and interactions, time-limited high-dose CCS administration might promote avascular necrosis (AVN) in a cumulative dose. Th...

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Main Authors: Filippo Migliorini, Nicola Maffulli, Tapish Shukla, Riccardo D’Ambrosi, Mohit Singla, Abhishek Vaish, Raju Vaishya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
COVID-19
Steroids
Avascular necrosis
Osteonecrosis
Hip
Knee
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04556-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04556-8

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