Epidemio-Clinical and Therapeutic Study of Trauma of Limbs, Regional Hospital of Tombouctou
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Limb traumas are very common and pose a public health problem, especially in developing countries. The aim of this work was to document the circumstances of occurrence as well as the epidemiological and therapeutic aspects of these injuries. Patients and Methods: this was a descriptive retrospective study conducted in the surgery department of the regional hospital of Timbuktu, covering the period from December 2022 to June 2023. All patient records that were managed for limb trauma were included in this study. Incomplete records and discharges were excluded. Results: 65 out of 133 cases of limb trauma received in the unit. The average age of our patients was 11-20 years old, or 26%. The male sex was the most represented with a percentage of 75.4%. Farmers were the most affected professional class at 30.8%, followed by growers at 21.5%. The most represented etiology in our study is road accidents with a percentage of 53.8%. Closed fractures accounted for 33.8% of our study Conclusion: Trauma to limbs is frequent in our society linked to speeding, the management of which requires good awareness.
Source: SAS Journal of Surgery
Authors: Kone S, Sangare A S, Toure S, Diallo S, Kone M, Diarra K, Fomba O, Keita D, Keita CT,, Bérété KD, Fofana Y
Institution: Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410569896