Publications by authors named "Chinemerem Nwosu"
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of postoperative complications following volar locking plate (VLP) fixation of distal radius fractures (DRFs).
Methods: A search using keywords and subject headings to represent the concepts of volar plating and radius fractures was generated. Databases such as MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Elsevier), Scopus (Elsevier), and SPORTDiscus (EBSCO) were searched from inception to November 24, 2021, for randomized controlled trials that reported complications following DRF treated with VLP.
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- The study highlights the low representation of women in orthopaedic surgery, with only 16% in residency, 4% in fellowship, and 6% in practice.
- Analysis of AAOS meetings from 2009, 2014, and 2019 shows that only 6.8% of speaking sessions were led by women, primarily in nontechnical roles.
- However, there has been a notable increase in female participation over the years, indicating a need for continued efforts to promote inclusivity and better representation in surgical fields.
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a life-altering condition, and delays to care can significantly impact outcomes. In Uganda, where nurse shortages are prevalent, patients' family members are the primary caretakers of these patients and play an important role in ensuring patients' access to timely care. However, caretakers often have little or no knowledge of appropriate patient care.
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