Publications by authors named "O Ede"
Purpose: Autogenous bone grafting is a widely used technique in orthopaedic and reconstructive surgeries. The anterior superior iliac crest (AIC) and proximal tibia (PT) are common sources for bone grafts. While, AIC is the gold standard, PT is popular for lower extremity procedures due to its proximity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLong COVID, also called post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) affects millions of people in the world. The neurologic manifestations of PASC (Neuro-PASC) are among the most debilitating but they are largely unreported in Africa. We sought to compare the demographics, symptoms and cognitive profile of post-hospitalization Neuro-PASC (PNP) and non-hospitalized Neuro-PASC (NNP) patients in Nigeria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: This study retrospectively assessed the prevalence of TB and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS coinfection among patients that attended the Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) centers in Anambra State, Southeast, Nigeria, between 2013 and 2017.
Methods: The study adopted a descriptive and retrospective epidemiological survey design. A total of 1443 case files of patients aged 15-60 who were treated in DOTS centers selected from Anambra State's 21 Local Government Areas between 2013 and 2017 were investigated.
Discharge against Medical Advice in Eight Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria: A Prospective Study.
Niger J Clin Pract
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the prevalence and reasons behind patients leaving orthopedic departments in Nigerian hospitals against medical advice (DAMA), finding a low rate of 1.9% among 373 patients.
- - Financial constraints emerge as the leading reason for DAMA, affecting 40.8% of patients, followed by family preference for alternative treatments (18.8%) and dissatisfaction with treatment (7.0%).
- - The authors suggest that enhancing health insurance and implementing strategies to address financial and educational barriers could help decrease DAMA rates and improve patient outcomes.
Background: The proximal femur geometry determines the hip force distribution. The femoral neck axis length (FNAL), the hip axis length (HAL), the femoral head diameter, and the femoral neck-shaft angle (FNSA) could influence the risk and outcome of pertrochanteric fractures. Restoring these parameters to their prefracture values could predict early hip function.
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