Perioperative Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents in the COVID-19 Orthopedic Patient.

Christopher L WuKethy M Jules-ElyseeMeghan A KirkseyGregory A Liguori

Published in: HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery (2020)

In this context, we recommend that NSAIDs be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible in orthopedic patients with COVID-19. However, pending further data and based on the concerns outlined in this review, we recommend avoiding NSAIDs in orthopedic patients with significant comorbidities and those who are undergoing major orthopedic surgery.

Keyphrases

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coronavirus disease
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minimally invasive
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patients undergoing
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respiratory syndrome coronavirus