[PDF][PDF] Anatomical Region and Outcome of Fractures in the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Background: The knowledge of pattern of illness provides an insight to the health or
otherwise of a society, useful for planning and allocation of resources. Fractures are …
otherwise of a society, useful for planning and allocation of resources. Fractures are …
Epidemiology of traumatic fractures in a tertiary health center in Nigeria
OM Babalola, ON Salawu, BA Ahmed… - Journal of …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: The incidence of fractures from trauma is increasing due to increase in means
of transportation, poor roads and disobedience of road safety laws. Adequate knowledge …
of transportation, poor roads and disobedience of road safety laws. Adequate knowledge …
[PDF][PDF] Anatomical Prevalence of Fractures among Admitted Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective Study
N Jabeen, IU Ashraf, A Hakak, MN Ahmad, S Arfee - Hand, 2018 - researchgate.net
Introduction: The aim of this study is to determine the anatomical distribution of fractures
among admitted patients in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This is a retrospective study of …
among admitted patients in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This is a retrospective study of …
[PDF][PDF] Open fractures treated in a regional trauma centre in Nigeria: presentation and outcome–a prospective observational study
SEB Ibeanusi, DC Obalum - Int Arch Orthop Surg, 2019 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
Introduction: Open fractures present a significant challenge to the patient and his family and
the managing surgeons. Open fracture often results from high energy injuries such as road …
the managing surgeons. Open fracture often results from high energy injuries such as road …
Incidence and pattern of extremity fractures seen in accident and emergency department of a Nigerian teaching hospital
NI Omoke, FO Ekumankama - Nigerian journal of surgery, 2020 - ajol.info
Background: Extremity fracture is an important component of musculoskeletal injury
worldwide. The distributions of etiological factors and types of extremity fractures vary from …
worldwide. The distributions of etiological factors and types of extremity fractures vary from …
Femoral shaft fractures: mechanisms, patterns and associated injuries in Makurdi, Nigeria
WT Yongu, EC Itodo, MD Daniel… - Ibom Medical …, 2017 - ojs.ibommedicaljournal.org
Context: The femur is the strongest and longest bone in the body but is frequently fractured
in high energy trauma. Femoral shaft fractures are commonly associated with multiple …
in high energy trauma. Femoral shaft fractures are commonly associated with multiple …
[PDF][PDF] The epidemiology, management and complications of tibia fractures treated in major hospitals in Imo state, southeast Nigeria.
Tibia fractures constitute one of the most common types of trauma in Imo state. A
retrospective epidemiological study was conducted in three major hospitals in Imo state to …
retrospective epidemiological study was conducted in three major hospitals in Imo state to …
Kanem Journal of Medical Sciences Journal/Kanem Journal of Medical Sciences/Vol. 8 No. 2 (2014)/Articles Open Access
TM Dabkana, AG Madziga, HU Na'aya, AD Abbas… - ajol.info
Most trauma resulting from vehicular accidents or otherwise, often involve the skeleton
(made up of 206 bones), resulting into a fracture. Fractures are a cause of high morbidity …
(made up of 206 bones), resulting into a fracture. Fractures are a cause of high morbidity …
The pattern of trauma in private general medical practice set-up Port Harcourt
JM Adotey - Nigerian Journal of orthopaedics and trauma, 2004 - ajol.info
BACKGROUND: Private general medical practice establishments appear to be treating a
significant number of trauma cases including more serious ones. Aim: To find out the extent …
significant number of trauma cases including more serious ones. Aim: To find out the extent …
[PDF][PDF] Prevalence of Lower Limb Fractures among Adult Patients at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
The study aimed at determining the prevalence of lower limb fractures among adult patients
at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. The study adopted a cohort analysis and matched …
at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. The study adopted a cohort analysis and matched …