A Systematic Review of the Incidence and Pattern of Surgical Site Infection in Orthopedic Surgery in Africa.

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major health challenge in Africa, leading to poor patient outcomes. This study aims to systematically review and summarize existing research on the rate and patterns of SSIs in orthopedic surgery across Africa. A thorough search was conducted using databases such as Embase (via Ovid), PubMed, Scopus, African Journals Online (AJOL), and Google Scholar for literature published between January 2000 and July 2024.

UK Foot and Ankle Thromboembolism (UK-FATE).

Aims: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potential complication of foot and ankle surgery. There is a lack of agreement on contributing risk factors and chemical prophylaxis requirements. The primary outcome of this study was to analyze the 90-day incidence of symptomatic VTE and VTE-related mortality in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery and Achilles tendon (TA) rupture.

Disparities in the Clinical Profile of Spinal Tuberculosis in Africa: A Scoping Review of Management and Outcome.

Background: Spinal tuberculosis (STB) is a significant contributor to nontraumatic myelopathy. There is a rising burden in Africa, in parallel with the high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus. We conducted a scoping review to highlight the disparities in the management and outcomes of STB in Africa.

Antibiotics Prophylaxis Practice in Arthroplasty Surgeries.

Background Infection in orthopedic surgery is one of the most dreaded complications. It is associated with prolonged morbidity, disability, and increased mortality. One of the cornerstones of the prevention of infections is antibiotic prophylaxis.

Motorcycle Road Traffic Injuries in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Reflection of the Trauma Care Crisis.

Background:  Motorcycle is a popular and growing form of intracity transportation in many Nigerian cities owing mainly to poorly developed transport systems. It contributes significantly to road traffic injuries (RTIs), which are a leading cause of death and disabilities in low- and middle-income countries. There is a lack of information on the quality of care received and the treatment outcome in patients with motorcycle RTIs in Ibadan and many cities in Nigeria.

Novel use of a bronchoscope and bariatric needle holder for retrieval of retained intramedullary metalwork during total knee arthroplasty.

Retained metalwork during total joint arthroplasties usually occur from accidental misplacement of jig locking pins into the medullary canal via the aperture created for intramedullary referencing. They are associated with significant clinical and financial consequences for the patient, surgeon and health care provider. Hence the imperative to device methods to not only prevent their occurrence but reliably retrieve any trapped foreign body.

A Systematic Review of the Effect of Arts-Based Interventions on Patient Care in Nigeria.

The utilization of art for therapeutic purposes in the formal healthcare setting is gradually gaining prominence in Nigeria. However, there is a paucity of evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions. Therefore, we explored the pooled effect of the various arts-based interventions in managing clinical disorders in hospitalized and out-patients in Nigeria.

Improving Compliance With Operative Note Guidelines Through the Implementation of an Electronic Proforma.

Background An operative note (op note) is a vital medical record of remarkable clinical, medico-legal and academic relevance. The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) has set out a guideline to standardise op notes. This closed-loop audit assessed the compliance of op notes completed in our local hospital against the guidance set by RCS with the view to identify deficiencies and improve practice.

Embolisation of iatrogenic lumbar artery bleed causing psoas haematoma following elective lumbar puncture.

The case of a female patient in her 50s presenting as a surgical emergency with abdominal pain and a positive Obraztsova's sign. Seven days prior to the presentation, a lumbar puncture (LP) had been performed to investigate severe headaches and exclude a subarachnoid haemorrhage. The patient was subsequently found to have an acute lumbar arterial bleed causing haemodynamic instability and a psoas haematoma.