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Review
. 2022 Mar 17;58(3):439.
doi: 10.3390/medicina58030439.

Connections between Orthopedic Conditions and Oxidative Stress: Current Perspective and the Possible Relevance of Other Factors, Such as Metabolic Implications, Antibiotic Resistance, and COVID-19

Bogdan Huzum  1   2 , Alexandrina Stefania Curpan  3 , Bogdan Puha  1 , Dragomir Nicolae Serban  2 , Bogdan Veliceasa  1 , Riana Maria Necoara  4 , Ovidiu Alexa  1 , Ionela Lacramioara Serban  2
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Connections between Orthopedic Conditions and Oxidative Stress: Current Perspective and the Possible Relevance of Other Factors, Such as Metabolic Implications, Antibiotic Resistance, and COVID-19

Bogdan Huzum et al. Medicina (Kaunas). .

Abstract

The general opinion in the literature is that these topics remain clearly understudied and underrated, with many unknown aspects and with controversial results in the respective areas of research. Based on the previous experience of our groups regarding such matters investigated separately, here we attempt a short overview upon their links. Thus, we summarize here the current state of knowledge regarding the connections between oxidative stress and: (a) orthopedic conditions; (b) COVID-19. We also present the reciprocal interferences among them. Oxidative stress is, of course, an interesting and continuously growing area, but what exactly is the impact of COVID-19 in orthopedic patients? In the current paper we also approached some theories on how oxidative stress, metabolism involvement, and even antibiotic resistance might be influenced by either orthopedic conditions or COVID-19. These manifestations could be relevant and of great interest in the context of this current global health threat; therefore, we summarize the current knowledge and/or the lack of sufficient evidence to support the interactions between these conditions.

Keywords: COVID-19; antibacterial resistance; orthopedic; orthopedic surgery; osteoarthritis; osteoporosis; oxidative stress.

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The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article.

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