What every orthopaedic surgeon should know about COVID-19: A review of the current literature.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has severely affected the medical community and stopped the world in its tracks. This review aims to provide the basic information necessary for us, orthopaedic surgeons to prepare ourselves to face this pandemic together. Herein, we cover the background of COVID-19, presentation, investigations, transmission, infection control and touch upon emerging treatments. It is of paramount importance that we should stay vigilant for our patients, our families and ourselves. Adequate infection control measures are necessary during day-to-day clinical work.
Medical subject headings
- Betacoronavirus
- Coronavirus Infections
- Disease Transmission, Infectious
- Infection Control
- Orthopedics
- Pandemics
- Pneumonia, Viral