HIDDEN FRACTURES: HOW COVID-19 LEFT A MARK ON OUR BONES HAD COVID-19? YOUR BONES MIGHT STILL BE AT RISK
Keywords:
COVID-19, bone health, osteoporosis, post-COVID syndrome, vitamin D deficiency, avascular necrosis, inflammation, rehabilitationAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a long-lasting impact on human health, extending beyond respiratory complications. The aim of this study is to explore how COVID-19 contributes to bone deterioration in recovered patients and to propose effective measures to monitor and improve bone health post-infection.
References
1. The Lancet – Various articles on COVID-19 systemic effects and post-COVID syndrome (2020–2025).
2. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research – Studies on inflammation and bone remodeling related to viral infections.
3. World Health Organization (WHO) reports on COVID-19 treatment protocols and steroid use.
4. Clinical case reports from hospitals documenting post-COVID bone complications.
5. Research papers on vitamin D deficiency during COVID-19 lockdowns and its effects on bone health.
6. Reviews on corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis and avascular necrosis.
7. Expert interviews with endocrinologists and rehabilitation specialists focusing on post-COVID recovery
