INCIDENCE OF ADULT OPEN TIBIAL SHAFT FRACTURES. 6-YEARS STUDY IN LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL LAHORE, PAKISTAN

  • DR. ADNAN LATIF MALIK Postgraduate Medical Institute, Ameer ud Din Medical College, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore
  • DR. MUHAMMAD IQBAL Postgraduate Medical Institute, Ameer ud Din Medical College, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore
  • DR. IRFAN MEHBOOB Postgraduate Medical Institute, Ameer ud Din Medical College, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51642/ppmj.v27i3.120
Keywords: Open Tibial Fractures

Abstract

Introduction: Significant number of open skeletal injuries treated in surgical emergencies comprise of Open tibial fractures. We have conducted a study to evaluate the incidence of open tibial fractures presented in Lahore General hospital

Methodology: Retrospective data of patients admitted in Orthopaedic emergency was analyzed from 2011 to the end of 2016. This study was designed to update the incidence within population, implication of cultural values and life style.

Results: Present study results showed significant increase in incidence as compared to evidence available in literature.

Conclusion: We recommend preventive measures including education and putting in place health & safety measure, in order to reduce these injuries.

Published
2016-06-01
Issue
Vol 27 No 3 (2016): Postgraduate Medical Journal
Section
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