Orthopedic Patients with Delayed Presentation during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak: Report of 7 Cases

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak had some adverse effects on the management and treatment of patients with different medical conditions in several ways, and one of the most important and devastating ones is a delay in seeking medical care. Case Report: During the first months of the outbreak, we had met seven patients with orthopedic problems and significant delays in receiving treatment which completely changed the treatment plan, course of the disease, and outcome. Conclusion: As the COVID-19 pandemic has adverse effects on the management of orthopedic patients, like other medical conditions, it is necessary to make decisions and to implant some strategies to provide safe and effective care for patients with orthopedic conditions.

Keywords

• Delayed Diagnosis; Coronavirus; Orthopedics