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Management of childhood fractures in Anjouan Island, Comoros
Limb fractures were reviewed in 489 children, 390 boys and 99 girls whose ages ranged between 2 days and 14 years (mean 8 yrs). Only 54 (11%) were caused by road traffic accidents; 435 (89%) were due to other causes. Fractures of the arm were seen in 332 (68%) children and there were leg fractures in 157 (32%), of which 155 (32%) were undisplaced and were treated by first aid. Closed reduction was performed on 138 (28%) children and 196 (40%) were treated by internal fixation. Infection and non-union occurred in 28 (14%) and 13 (7%), respectively. Re-operation was performed because of complications in 21 (11%).
Management of childhood fractures in Anjouan Island, Comoros
Limb fractures were reviewed in 489 children, 390 boys and 99 girls whose ages ranged between 2 days and 14 years (mean 8 yrs). Only 54 (11%) were caused by road traffic accidents; 435 (89%) were due to other causes. Fractures of the arm were seen in 332 (68%) children and there were leg fractures in 157 (32%), of which 155 (32%) were undisplaced and were treated by first aid. Closed reduction was performed on 138 (28%) children and 196 (40%) were treated by internal fixation. Infection and non-union occurred in 28 (14%) and 13 (7%), respectively. Re-operation was performed because of complications in 21 (11%).
Management of childhood fractures in Anjouan Island, Comoros
Ahmed, Adamu (author)
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics ; 19 ; 365-369
1999-12-01
5 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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