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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2021

Customized treatment protocols for patients with closed fracture in hospitals at varying coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) risk.

Yu He, Zhong-Hua Guo, Yong-Guang Wu, Rui Li, Xie Xie, De-Hao Fu

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Yu He *Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1277 Jiefang Avenue, 430022, Wuhan, P.R. China.
Zhong-Hua Guo *Department of Orthopedics, People's Hospital of Dongxihu District, Wuhan, P.R. China.
Yong-Guang Wu *Department of Orthopedics, People's Hospital of Caidian District, Wuhan, P.R. China.
Rui LiDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1277 Jiefang Avenue, 430022, Wuhan, P.R. China.
Xie XieDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan Third Hospital, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, Wuhan, P.R. China. 1357059154@qq.com.
De-Hao FuDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1277 Jiefang Avenue, 430022, Wuhan, P.R. China. fudehao@qq.com.
Union Hospital · CNHuazhong University of Science and Technology · CNTongren Hospital · CNWuhan Dongxihu District People Hospital · CN

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Abstract

backgroundTo determine an optimized treatment protocol during the COVID-19 epidemic for patients with closed fracture and delayed surgery.

methodsThe epidemic data of three hospitals, randomly selected from different administrative regions of Wuhan, were analyzed retrospectively from 23 January to 31 March 2020. Changes in the number of confirmed cases per day (cumulative and new) of each region were tracked as a reflection of changing epidemic risk levels. The risk level map was drawn. The epidemic status, treatment protocols, and treatment efficiencies for patients with closed fracture in the three hospitals were compared.

resultsOverall, 138 patients with closed fracture were admitted. Each hospital had established its own protocol, according to the initial perceived risk. Based on the risk level map, over the study period, the risk levels of the three regions changed independently and were not in sync. All patients recovered and were timely discharged. No staff member was detected with COVID-19.

conclusionsThe COVID-19 risk level of each area is dynamic. To optimize medical resources, avoid cross-infection, and improve efficiency, changes in epidemic risk should be monitored. For patients with closed fracture, treatment protocols should be adjusted according to changes in epidemic risk.

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COVID-19Fractures, ClosedChinaClinical ProtocolsHospitalsHumansRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2Closed fractureCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Delayed surgeryOptimization strategyRisk level of the epidemicTreatment protocol

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