Novel Coronavirus Infection in Orthopedic Patients ; Report of Seven Cases

Document Type : CASE REPORT

Authors

Tehran University of Medical Science, Shariati Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

During the course of novel coronavirus pandemic ,Shariati hospital in Tehran , as a tertiary center in both orthopedic
trauma and COVID-19 , we detected 7 cases with definite diagnosis of COVID-19 and concomitant emergent orthopedic
problem.This paper represents considerations and special issues in managing and decision making in these patients.
Level of evidence: IV

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