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| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Friday, February 22nd, 2008 @ 03:36:13 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 2006 |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria J. Ekabua T. Agan C. Iklaki E. Ekanem I. Itam D. Ogaji Nigerian Journal of Medicine 2006 Jan-Mar;15(1):72-4 |
| Related Countries | Nigeria |
| Cause Of Injury | X85-Y09 |
| Nature Of Injury | S30-S39 |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: A woman who is sexually assaulted experiences intense anxiety and fear. The associated stigmatization often results in under reporting and management difficulties. The aims of this study are to document the types of injuries seen in victims of sexual assault and to highlight problems in management of cases. METHOD: Twenty-two case files of sexual assault victims between January 1998 and December 2001 were reviewed for age, types of injuries sustained and treatment received. RESULT: Age range of all victims was 4 to 23 years. The knife was used by the perpetrator in 8 (36.4%) cases. Time interval between assault and presentation to hospital was up to 12 hours in 13 (59.1%) cases. Superficial abrasions, bruises, and lacerations were observed in 12 (54.6%) cases. Six (27.3%) victims paid for human immunodeficiency virus screen and the results were non-reactive. Ten (45.5%) victims had primary repair of perineal tear. CONCLUSION: Sexual assault is associated with multiple bruises, lacerations, and perineal tears. Commercialization of medical services was a hindrance to proper management of cases. |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Friday, February 22nd, 2008 @ 03:27:20 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 2006 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.ippnw.org |
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Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada Andrew Pinto Peter Olupot-Olupot Victor Neufeld Medicine, Conflict & Survival 2006 Jul-Sep;22(3):207-19 |
| Related Countries | Uganda |
| Cause Of Injury | X85-Y09 |
| Nature Of Injury | S00-T19 |
| Abstract | Injuries due to small arms and light weapons (SALW) are common in developing countries with ongoing collective violence, or those that exist in a post-conflict state. Uganda has a long history of armed conflict, but little quantitative evidence is available about the extent of the problem of SALW. We performed a review of all injuries due to SALW at Mbale Regional Hospital in eastern Uganda for the six-year period 1998-2003. Using a standardised questionnaire, we recorded information from over 200 cases concerning the characteristics of the victim, the incident, the weapon used and the care received. The majority involved males and occurred in the context of conflict within tribal communities, or armed robberies throughout the region. Each injury is of significant cost to the healthcare system and to the victim. Prevention, through limiting the availability of the 'vector' of disease (SALW), is a key part of the solution to this problem. |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Friday, February 22nd, 2008 @ 03:10:25 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 1991 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.ajol.info |
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National Orthopaedic Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria I. Falope West African Journal of Medicine 1991 Apr-Jun;10(2):187-9 |
| Related Countries | Nigeria |
| Cause Of Injury | V20-V29 |
| Nature Of Injury | S00-S09 |
| Abstract | Multiple injuries often characterise motorcycle accidents. Head injury which is particularly common is a major cause of mortality, hence the enforcement of the law compelling all riders to wear helmets in most countries. The law collapsed in Nigeria about a decade ago. With the motorcycle becoming an important part of public transportation, infants, children and other age groups not usually associated with motorcycle accidents have become involved in the risk. A case of four month old baby with head trauma is presented to illustrate the point. The collapse of the law on helmets should be considered a temporary set back, and a new look taken at the challenges of motorcycle accidents. |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Friday, February 22nd, 2008 @ 02:39:57 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 1996 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.ajol.info |
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Faculty of Dentistry, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania J. Moshy H. Mosha P. Lema East African Medical Journal 1996 Mar;73(3):172-5 |
| Related Countries | Tanzania |
| Cause Of Injury | V01-Y98 |
| Nature Of Injury | S00-S09 |
| Abstract | In order to evaluate the current trends in maxillo-mandibular fractures, hospital records of all patients who had sustained maxillo-mandibular fractures (in Tanzania Mainland) from 1990-1992 were examined. A specially designed questionnaire was dispatched to Regional Dental Officers to be filled after examining the hospital files of patients. Factors considered were age, sex, date fracture and anatomical site of the fracture. Records of 179 patients who had sustained 187 maxillo-mandibular fractures were identified and analysed. Results showed that the greatest number of maxillo-mandibular fractures occurred in patients between the age group 21-30 years, with a male to female ratio of 3:1. Assault was found to have been the leading aetiological factor (29.9%) followed by motor vehicle and motor cycle accidents (27.3%), falls (18.2%), bar fights (9.1%), sports (8.6%), spouse abuse (3.7%) and work injuries constituted 3.2%. Mandibular fractures out-numbered maxillary fractures in a ratio of 4:1. Of the mandibular fractures, fracture of the body of the mandible occurred most followed by fracture at the angle of the mandible, symphysis, condyle, alveolar and ramus. |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Friday, February 22nd, 2008 @ 02:24:37 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 2000 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.injuryjournal.com |
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College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria A. Adesunkanmi L. Oginni O. Oyelami O. Badru Injury: International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2000 May;31(4):225-8 |
| Related Countries | Nigeria |
| Cause Of Injury | V01-V09 |
| Nature Of Injury | S00-T19 |
| Abstract | The records of 324 children who were injured in road traffic accidents (RTA) between January 1992 and December 1995 were reviewed to determine the pattern, severity and outcome of their injuries. This represented 2% of all attendances at the emergency room. Pedestrians represented the largest group of patients. Head injuries were the most common injury, followed closely by limb trauma. Chest and abdominal trauma accounted for only 2.5 and 1.5% of patients, respectively. Eighty percent of abdominal injuries required a splenectomy, but most chest injuries were managed nonoperatively.In 306 children the ISS was 1-25 with no mortality but significant morbidity. Eighteen patients had an ISS of 26-54 with a 61% mortality rate (11 patients). The highest ISS were found in the group of patients who were passengers in a motor vehicle. |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Friday, February 22nd, 2008 @ 02:01:06 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 2002 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.afrijmed.org.ng |
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Cardiothoracic Unit of the Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria V. Adegboye J. Ladipo I. Brimmo A. Adebo African Journal of Medicine and Medical Science 2002 Dec;31(4):315-20 |
| Related Countries | Nigeria |
| Cause Of Injury | V01-Y98 |
| Nature Of Injury | S20-S29 |
| Abstract | A retrospective study was conducted at the cardiothoracic surgical unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan on all consecutive, blunt chest injury patients treated between May 1975 and April 1999. The period of study was divided into 2 periods: May 1975-April 1987, May 1987-April 1999. The aim was to determine the pattern of injury, the management and complications of the injury among the treated. Blunt chest trauma patients were 69% (1331 patients) of all chest injury patients (1928 patients) treated. Mean age for the 2 periods was 38.3 +/- 15 years and 56.4 +/- 6.2 years, the male:female ratio was 4:1 and 2:1 respectively. The incidence of blunt chest trauma tripled in the second period. Blunt chest trauma was classified as involving bony chest wall or without the involvement of bony chest wall. Majority of the blunt chest injuries were minor chest wall injuries (68%, 905 patients), 7.6% (101 patients) had major but stable chest wall injuries, 10.8% (144 patients) had flail chest injuries. Thoracic injuries without fractures of bony chest wall occurred in 181 patients (13.6%). Seven hundred and eighty-seven patients (59.1%) had associated extra-thoracic injuries, in 426 patients (54.1%) two or more extra-thoracic systems were involved. While orthopaedic injury was the most frequent extra-thoracic injury (69.5%) associated with blunt chest trauma, craniospinal injury (31.9%) was more common injury among the patients with severe or life threatening chest trauma. The most common extra-thoracic operation was laparotomy (221 patients). Nine hundred and seventy patients (72.9%) had either closed thoracostomy drainage or clinical observation, 361 patients (27.1%) had major thoracic surgical intervention (emergent in 134 patients, late in 227 patients). Most of the severe lung contusion that needed ventilatory care (85 patients) featured among patients with bony chest wall injury, 15 were without chest wall injury. Majority of patients 63.2% (835 patients) had no significant... [more] |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Friday, February 22nd, 2008 @ 01:19:58 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 2006 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.em-consulte.com |
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Service de Rhumatologie, Hopital la Rabta, 1007 Tunis, Tunisie S. Sellami H. Sahli N. Meddeb S. Hamza R. Ben M'Barek Service de Medecine Preventive, Faculte de Medecine de Tunis, Tunisie M. Chahed B. Zouari Service de Radiologie, Institut Kassar Saed, Tunis, Tunisie F. Ladab Revue de chirurgie orthopedique et reparatrice de l'appareil moteur 2006 Sep;92(5):490-4 |
| Related Countries | Tunisia |
| Cause Of Injury | V01-Y98 |
| Nature Of Injury | S00-T19 |
| Abstract | PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Osteoporotic fractures are an important public health problem due to significant morbidity and mortality and the socioeconomic burden. In Tunisia, the impact of such fractures is often underestimated due to lack of epidemiological data. We evaluated the prevalence of these fractures in a sample population at risk in order to better ascertain the amplitude of this problem in our country. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This prospective study involved 2,000 menopaused women aged 50 years or more. The sample was randomly selected among the population of Manouba, an urban administrative district of the capital of Tunisia. One thousand three hundred eleven women agreed to participate in this survey. Women with a risk of secondary osteoporosis were excluded. We retained for study fractures related to primary osteoporosis. History taking recorded anthropometric data and medical history, particularly gyn-ob history. All fractures occurring after minor trauma, in women aged 50 years or more, and involving the femoral neck, the wrist, or the proximal humerus were noted. Lateral x-rays of the thoracolumbar spine were studied to search for unrecognized vertebral fractures. RESULTS: The study population included 1,311 women, mean age 64.07 +/- 9.31 years, menopaused at mean 48.29 +/- 3.84 years. Among these women, 212 (16.2%) had presented a fracture at one of the localizations retained for study. Vertebral wedge fractures accounted for 59.83% of all fractures, wrist fractures 31.96%, proximal femoral fractures 4.51% and proximal humeral fractures 3.69%. DISCUSSION: Osteoporotic fractures are not uncommon in women in Tunisia. Increasing life expectancy in our country suggests this public health problem will grow in the years to come, pointing out the importance of better management of osteoporosis to prevent fractures. |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Friday, February 22nd, 2008 @ 01:09:20 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 2006 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.ingentaconnect.com |
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Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK Laura Howe S. Huttly T. Abramsky Tropical Medicine and International Health 2006 Oct;11(10):1557-66 |
| Related Countries | Ethiopia |
| Cause Of Injury | V01-Y98 |
| Nature Of Injury | S00-T98 |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To assess the occurrence of child injury in four developing country settings and to explore potential risk factors for injury. METHODS: Injury occurrence was studied in cohorts of 2000 children of age 6-17 months at enrolment, in each of Ethiopia, Peru, Vietnam and India (Andhra Pradesh). Generalized estimating equation models were used to explore potential risk factors for child injury. RESULTS: Occurrence of child injury was high in all countries. Caregiver depression emerged as a consistent risk factor for all types of injury measured (burns, serious falls, broken bones and near-fatal injury) across all countries. Other risk factors also showed consistent associations, including long-term child health problems, region of residence and the regular care of the child by a non-household member. CONCLUSIONS: This report provides further evidence of the importance of childhood injury in developing countries and emphasizes the importance of including infants in injury research and prevention strategies. It provides strong evidence of an association between caregiver mental health and child injury risk and contributes to the limited knowledge base on risk factors for child injury in developing countries. |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 @ 05:36:02 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 1997 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.ajol.info |
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Nairobi, Kenya L. Gakuu C. Kabetu East African Medical Journal 1997 Oct;74(10):618-21 |
| Related Countries | Kenya |
| Cause Of Injury | V01-Y98 |
| Nature Of Injury | S00-T98 |
| Abstract | The elderly are predisposed to injuries due to consequences of ageing and presence of disease process commonly seen in the old people. Age-related deterioration of senses such as decrease in hearing capacity, presbyopia, changes in co-ordination, balance, motor strength and postural stability render the elderly vulnerable to environmental hazards. Diseases such as dementia, congestive cardiac failure, postural hypotension, osteoporosis and arthritis further contribute to compound problems of the elderly. Age and chronic factors further blunt the reserves to enable an elderly individual meet the demands of trauma. The challenge to the clinician is to be aware of the subtle changes and deviation from the norm that may suggest development of complications. With careful attention and appropriate physiological support the elderly patient has a good chance of survival. The primary condition must be assessed, necrotic tissues must be debrided by thorough surgical toileting, pus must be drained, wounds sutured and fractures must be set while cardiopulmonary activity must be monitored accurately. The patient should be re-assured, kept warm and adequate analgesia given to relieve pain. Intravascular volume and composition of extracellular fluid must be maintained. Nutritional support should be provided in amounts needed to meet the higher demands of trauma and preferably by oral feeding. Above all multidisciplinary approach to the traumatised elderly is mandatory involving surgeons, physicians, physiotherapists and other paramedical staff and relatives. |
| Submitted By | Marunga Iryne |
| Submitted On | Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 @ 05:29:54 PST -0800 |
| Article Publication Year | 2004 |
| Visit Journal Web Site | www.rhumato.info |
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Rheumatology and Physical Rehabilitation Department, Military Hospital of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco A. El Maghraoui B. A Koumba L. Achemlal A. Bezza Epidemiology Department, Rabat Medicine and Pharmacy University, Rabat, Morocco I. Jroundi Epidemiology Department, Ministry of Health, Rabat, Morocco M. A. Tazi Osteoporosis International 2005 Jun;16(6):597-602 |
| Related Countries | Morocco |
| Cause Of Injury | W00-X59 |
| Nature Of Injury | S70-S79 |
| Abstract | Hip fracture has never been studied before, either in Morocco or in the adjacent countries of the south bank of the Mediterranean Sea. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence rate of hip fracture in 2002 in Rabat Province, a large area in the northwest of The Kingdom of Morocco, by the use of register information and medical records collected from the five public hospitals of the region. The hip fracture data were restricted to cervical or trochanteric types. There was a total of 150 hip fractures (83 in women and 67 in men) in the over-50-year-old population in the Province of Rabat during 2002. The age-adjusted 1-year cumulative incidence of hip fracture was 52.1/100,000 [95% confidence interval (CI) 40.9-63.3/100,000] in women and 43.7/100,000 (95% CI 33.3-52.2/100,000) in men. The standardized incidence rate against the 1985 US population was 80.7/100,000 (95% CI 78.5-93.0/100,000) for women and 58.5/100,000 (95% CI 47.9-68.1/100,000) for men. The mean (standard deviation) age of patients with a hip fracture was 70.7 (9.4) years for women and 70.4 (10.0) years for men. The overall female-to-male ratio of hip fracture was 1.19 for age-adjusted hip fracture incidence and 1.30 for standardized incidence. A marked increase in incidence rate was found for both men and women with increasing age, becoming exponential after the age of 50 years. The mean age for hip fracture was 70.7 (9.4) years in women and 70.4 (10.0) years in men (P > 0.05). Women had a cervical-to-trochanteric ratio of 0.97 compared to men, at 1.03. The characteristics of hip fractures described in this study suggest that fragility fractures occur in North Africa, although substantially less frequently than in most European, North American and Asian countries but more frequently than sub-Saharan African countries, in agreement with the north-south gradient observed in the epidemiology of osteoporosis. The low incidence of hip fragility fracture rate is most likely the result of reduced... [more] |
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