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Yoshimura F, Doi K, Kinoshita K, Seo H, Matsunaga T, Yamamoto T. Corticosteroid-associated osteonecrosis of the femoral head in an 87-year-old patient following treatment for COVID-19-associated pneumonia: A case report. Skeletal Radiol 2024:10.1007/s00256-024-04673-9. [PMID: 38589632 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-024-04673-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 is known to cause severe acute respiratory syndrome, and serious cases need to be treated with corticosteroids. Herein, we report an 87-year-old woman who developed bilateral osteonecrosis of the femoral head after corticosteroid treatment for coronavirus disease 2019-related pneumonia. Sixteen months after treatment, she developed right hip pain without any evidence of trauma. A diagnosis of bilateral osteonecrosis of the femoral head was made based on sclerotic bands on plain radiographs and low-signal bands on T1-weighted magnetic resonance images. The patient underwent right total hip arthroplasty 4 months after symptom onset. Histological examination of the resected femoral head revealed pathological evidence of osteonecrosis. The postoperative course was good, and the patient can now walk unassisted. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of histologically proven osteonecrosis after corticosteroid therapy for coronavirus disease 2019-related disease.
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- Fumihiro Yoshimura
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-Ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-Ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-Ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-Ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-Ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-Ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan.
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Demir E, Veizi BGY, Naharci MI. Long-Term Risk of Reduced Cognitive Performance and Associated Factors in Discharged Older Adults with COVID-19: A Longitudinal Prospective Study. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2024; 28:76-85. [PMID: 38225807 PMCID: PMC10982451 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.23.0186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing numbers of reports have suggested a deterioration in cognitive performance after recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), however insufficient information is available regarding long-term brain health and risk factors related to reduced cognitive performance in advanced age. We investigated the prevalence of reduced cognitive performance and its associated factors among older adults after COVID-19. METHODS This prospective observational study enrolled older individuals (aged ≥65 years) hospitalized for COVID-19. Discharged patients were contacted after an average of 15 months and a brief battery was administered during telephone interviews to assess their mental status. RESULTS Among the 174 patients, 77 (44.3%) showed reduced cognitive performance at follow-up. Multivariate analysis revealed that female sex, education level, and increased Deyo/Charlson Comorbidity Index score, which is an objective indicator of chronic disease burden, were independent risk factors for long-term cognitive performance. Depression and anxiety symptoms, assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2-item questionnaire at the end of the study, were not associated with reduced cognitive performance. CONCLUSION Our findings provide key insights into discharged older adults with COVID-19 at risk of long-term cognitive impairment, and help to ascertain the factors associated with this problem.
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- Elif Demir
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Geriatrics, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Geriatrics, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine & Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye
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Sakellariou E, Argyropoulou E, Karampinas P, Galanis A, Varsamos I, Giannatos V, Vasiliadis E, Kaspiris A, Vlamis J, Pneumaticos S. A Comprehensive Review of COVID-19-Infection- and Steroid-Treatment-Associated Bone Avascular Necrosis: A Multi-Study Analysis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:247. [PMID: 38337763 PMCID: PMC10855439 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14030247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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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. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and a Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) were used in the systematic review until 1 September 2023. The full texts of the remaining twenty-three (n = 23) articles were independently reviewed by the authors of this review. CONCLUSIONS The association between steroid therapy for COVID-19 and the development of hip AVN is a noteworthy concern even though no relationship is evident between the duration of treatment, cumulative dosage of medication, maximum daily dosage received, and presence of AVN. Further research with larger cohorts and long-term follow up is needed to better understand the causative relationship and optimal management strategies for hip AVN in the context of COVID-19 and steroid therapy.
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- Evangelos Sakellariou
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (P.K.); (A.G.); (I.V.); (E.V.); (A.K.); (J.V.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (P.K.); (A.G.); (I.V.); (E.V.); (A.K.); (J.V.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (P.K.); (A.G.); (I.V.); (E.V.); (A.K.); (J.V.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (P.K.); (A.G.); (I.V.); (E.V.); (A.K.); (J.V.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (P.K.); (A.G.); (I.V.); (E.V.); (A.K.); (J.V.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (P.K.); (A.G.); (I.V.); (E.V.); (A.K.); (J.V.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (P.K.); (A.G.); (I.V.); (E.V.); (A.K.); (J.V.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece; (E.S.); (P.K.); (A.G.); (I.V.); (E.V.); (A.K.); (J.V.); (S.P.)
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Elbialy A, Megahed MME, Ibrahim AS, Elmesiry AM, Mohamed MSE, Ghit MM, Gazar YAM, Elazab SA. Bilateral Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Heads After COVID-19 Infection without Steroid Treatment. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2024; 20:465-468. [PMID: 37870059 DOI: 10.2174/0115733971259997231012101534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a potentially serious multifactorial disease. In COVID-19 patients, AVN of many bones has been reported. Usually, the condition is linked to steroid therapy. In this case report, we describe our experience with bilateral AVN of femoral heads in an elderly patient months after being cured of COVID-19 infection without the use of steroids. CASE PRESENTATION A 68-year-old male was referred to the outpatient clinic of the rheumatology and rehabilitation department for progressive bilateral hip pain starting on the left side 5 months ago. An extensive review of the patient's medical history identified documented COVID-19 infection that required hospitalization 9 months before presentation. Multiplanar MRI with fat suppression of both hips showed ill-defined areas of abnormal signal intensity affecting the left femoral head, neck and intertrochanteric regions with associated subchondral fissuring and mild joint effusion. A similar smaller area was also seen affecting the postero-superior aspect of the right femoral head. CONCLUSION AVN in COVID-19 patients can be encountered even in the absence of steroid therapy.
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- Adel Elbialy
- Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Beytemur O, Dasci MF, Gök Yurttaş A, Bayrak BY, Alagöz E. The protective role of vitamins C and E in steroid-induced femoral head osteonecrosis: An experimental study in rats. Jt Dis Relat Surg 2024; 35:72-84. [PMID: 38108168 PMCID: PMC10746895 DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2023.1405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine whether vitamin C (VC) and vitamin E (VE) can effectively protect the femoral head and reduce the risk of developing osteonecrosis in rats that have been treated with steroids. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted on 30 young adult male Sprague-Dawley rats (mean weight: 356±18 g; range, 330 to 375 g), which were randomly assigned to one of five groups. The control group received saline solution, while the other groups were given lipopolysaccharide/methylprednisolone (LPS/MPS) to induce osteonecrosis. Three groups in which osteonecrosis was induced were also intraperitoneally administered either VC, VE, or both once a day for four weeks. Intracardiac blood samples were taken at the end of the fourth week for biochemical examination, and the rats were then sacrificed under general anesthesia. After sacrification, right femurs were removed for histopathological, immunohistochemical, and radiologic examinations. RESULTS The results showed that the mean trabecular number increased significantly in the VC+VE group. There was a substantial decrease observed in the mean trabecular separation within the LPS/MPS group compared to the control group, although trabecular separation decreased in all three vitamin groups compared to the LPS/MPS group. The surface area/bone volume was significantly increased in the VC+VE group compared to the LPS/MPS group. Histological, immunohistochemical, and radiological examinations showed that the administration of VC and VE significantly reduced oxidative stress, inflammation, and microvascular dysfunction in rats with steroid-induced femoral head osteonecrosis. CONCLUSION This study suggests that VC, VE, and particularly VC+VE have a protective effect on the femoral head in rats with steroid-induced femoral head osteonecrosis. These findings may lead to new treatment options for patients.
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- Ozan Beytemur
- SBÜ Bağcılar Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kliniği, 34200 Bağcılar, İstanbul, Türkiye.
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Atik OŞ. Corticosteroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head is increased in the treatment of COVID-19 pandemic. Jt Dis Relat Surg 2023; 34:757-758. [PMID: 37750285 PMCID: PMC10546854 DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2023.57917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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- O Şahap Atik
- Turkish Joint Diseases Foundation, Mustafa Kemal Mah., Dumlupınar Bul., 274/2, C2 Blok, Ofis 5, 06900 Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye.
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Baimukhamedov C, Botabekova A, Lessova Z, Abshenov B, Kurmanali N. Osteonecrosis amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Rheumatol Int 2023; 43:1377-1378. [PMID: 37097328 PMCID: PMC10126548 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05332-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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- Chokan Baimukhamedov
- South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
- Shymkent Medical Centre of Joint Diseases, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
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- South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
- Shymkent Medical Centre of Joint Diseases, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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- Shymkent Medical Centre of Joint Diseases, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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Muthu S, Jeyaraman M, Selvaraj P, Jeyaraman N, Potty AG, Gupta A. Dose–Response Meta-Analysis of Corticosteroid Effects in SARS Outbreak: A Model for Risk Stratification and Screening Strategy for Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head Post-Corticosteroid Therapy for COVID-19. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13040907. [PMID: 37109436 PMCID: PMC10143798 DOI: 10.3390/life13040907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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Corticosteroids (CS) have been used in the management regimens for COVID-19 disease to mitigate the cytokine storm and ill effects of the pulmonary inflammatory cascade. With the rampant use of CS, clinicians started reporting the occurrence of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (OFH). In this systematic review, we aim to analyze the literature and identify the definitive cumulative dose and duration of CS needed for the development of OFH based on the SARS model and generate a risk-based screening recommendation for OFH in convalescent COVID-19 patients to facilitate early identification and management. An electronic database search was conducted until December 2022 in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and CNKI (China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database). Studies involving CS therapy and osteonecrosis data in SARS patients were included. Three authors independently extracted the data from the included studies and a dose–response meta-analysis was performed for various doses and duration of CS utilized in the included studies. We selected 12 articles with 1728 patients in the analysis. The mean age was 33.41 (±4.93) years. The mean dosage of CS administered was 4.64 (±4.7) g which was administered for a mean duration of 29.91 (±12.3) days. The risk of osteonecrosis increases at pooled OR of 1.16 (95% CI 1.09–1.23, p < 0.001) per 2.0 g increase in the cumulative dose of CS usage. Similarly, the risk increases at pooled OR of 1.02 (95% CI 1.01–1.03, p < 0.001) per 5 days of increase in the cumulative duration of CS usage. A cumulative dosage of 4 g and a duration of 15 days were determined as the critical cut-off for the non-linear dose–response relationship observed. Appropriate and frequent screening of these individuals at regular intervals would help in the identification of the disease at an early stage in order to treat them appropriately.
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