Open AccessCervical Fracture During COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Case Series
Author(s) -
Pamudji Utomo,
R. Andhi Prijosedjati,
Ricat Hinaywan Malik
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
open access emergency medicine
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.408
H-Index - 14
ISSN - 1179-1500
DOI - 10.2147/oaem.s319748
Subject(s) - medicine , orthopedic surgery , emergency department , rehabilitation , surgery , covid-19 , pneumonia , pandemic , laminectomy , disease , physical therapy , infectious disease (medical specialty) , spinal cord , psychiatry
Cervical fractures are potentially serious and can have fatal consequences if not treated properly. Correct diagnosis and classification of injury is the first step in determining the most appropriate treatment. Cervical fractures will have an impact on the patient's work, and COVID-19 is a challenge in the hospital to treat a cervical fracture. This study aims to discuss the case of patients with cervical fractures that have undergone surgical treatment in the COVID-19 pandemic.