Indications for Removal of Orthopaedic Implants in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Review of 128 Cases.

Background: With expanding indications for operative fracture treatment, removal of orthopaedic implants has become a frequent elective orthopaedic procedure in developing countries. The clinical indications for implant removal are not well established and there are no specific indications despite the morbidity associated with implant removal operations.

Objective: To determine the frequency, indications and complications of removal of orthopaedic implants with a view to guiding implant removal protocol among surgeons.

Adaptation of the driver behaviour questionnaire and behavioural risk factors for traffic violation arrest and self-reported crash involvement among Nigerian drivers.

Context: Few studies have been conducted to investigate the driving behaviour of drivers in Africa.

Aims: This study aims to determine the behavioural risk factors for road crashes among Nigerian drivers.

Settings And Design: This is a case-control study.

Paediatric Septic Arthritis in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A 5-Year Clinical Review.

Background: Septic arthritis is a relatively common condition in the paediatric population. It is both a medical and a surgical emergency with potential high morbidity. This disabling disease requires early diagnosis and prompt management for optimal outcome.

Compliance with seat belt use in makurdi, Nigeria: an observational study.

Background: Seat belts are designed to reduce injuries due to road crash among vehicle occupants.

Aims: This study aims to determine the availability of seat belt in vehicles and compliance with seat belt use among vehicle occupants.

Materials And Methods: This was a 24-h direct observational study of seat belt usage among vehicle occupants in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.

Outcome of treatment of fracture neck of femur using hemiarthroplasty versus dynamic hip screw.

Background: Fracture neck of femur is a frequent and severe injury with consequent high morbidity and mortality. Surgical treatment has been established as the gold standard; however, the surgical option remains a dilemma. Hemiarthroplasty with and Dynamic hip screw are established treatment modalities for femoral neck fractures.