Interpretation of 'expert consensus on elderly patients with hip fractures under epidemic of novel coronavirus pneumonia'

Abstract

With aim to reasonably cope with the elderly patients with hip fracture during epidemic of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Professor Su Jiacan and Academician Zhang Yingze organized the expert consensus on elderly patients with hip fractures under epidemic of novel coronavirus pneumonia that for the first time formulated the management strategies for the elderly patients with hip fracture including selection of surgical methods and protective measures for medical staff from perspective of orthopedic surgeons. The authors interpret the clinical guiding value and key points of diagnosis and treatment of the consensus to help clinicians better understand the consensus and strengthen its practical application. Key words: Coronavirus infections; Pneumonia; Aged; Hip fractures; Interpretation of consensus