dc.contributor.author | Edomwonyi, Edwin Omon | |
dc.contributor.author | Nwokike, Osita Chizoba | |
dc.contributor.author | Onuminya, John Enekele | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-06-27T06:39:12Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-06-27T06:39:12Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2015-03 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Surgical Science, 2015, 6, 116-122 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 2157-9415 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ss.2015.63018 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1640 | |
dc.description.abstract | Aim: To elucidate the pattern of presentation and management of traumatic major joint dislocations
as seen in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Method: A five-year retrospective review of 44
cases in 43 patients. Data were retrieved from the Medical Records Department of the hospital.
Results: Forty-four cases of traumatic dislocations were reviewed in 43 patients. Male to female
ratio was 7.6:1. Median age was 33 years. The majority of patients were in the 3rd decade of life.
Patients below 40 years accounted for 62.79% of cases. Twenty-four (55.81%) patients had hip
dislocation. Knee dislocations were the least, accounting for 2.32% of cases. All cases except three
resulted from road traffic accidents (RTAs). None had neurologic deficits. Nineteen (44.23%) patients
had isolated injuries. 76.7% cases presented in less than 6 hours. All shoulder dislocations
were anterior while all elbow dislocations were posterior. All except 3 cases were managed by
closed manipulation under general anaesthesia. Two patients died from associated head injury.
Fourteen patients discharged against medical advice while recuperating in the ward. Follow-up
was however difficult as a significant number did not turn up. Conclusion: Hip dislocation is the commonest variety of traumatic dislocation in our setting. A majority of cases were amenable to closed manipulation and immobilization. Road traffic accidents accounted for the majority. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Scientific Research | en_US |
dc.subject | Presentation Pattern | en_US |
dc.subject | Trauma | en_US |
dc.subject | Joint Dislocation | en_US |
dc.subject | Treatment | en_US |
dc.subject | Effect | en_US |
dc.title | Management of Traumatic Joint Dislocations in Irrua | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |