Evangelos Sakellariou, Evangelia Argyropoulou, Panagiotis Karampinas, Athanasios Galanis, Iordanis Varsamos, Vasileios Giannatos, Elias Vasiliadis, Angelos Kaspiris, John Vlamis, Spiros Pneumaticos
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges to the global healthcare system and emerging evidence suggests a potential link between COVID-19 treatment, specifically steroid therapy, and the development of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent studies and case reports investigating the relationship between COVID-19, corticosteroid therapy, and the development of AVN. Understanding the nuances of AVN in the context of COVID-19 is crucial for healthcare professionals to navigate treatment decisions and mitigate potential complications...
January 24, 2024: Diagnostics