Management of Ankle Fractures – A Survey of Practices of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Nigeria
Timothy Nottidge,
Adeleke Ifesanya,
Mutaleeb Shobode
et al.
Abstract:Background: Ankle fractures are fairly common worldwide but there is scanty literature on the man-agement of these fractures from sub-Saharan Africa. This study provides a broad picture of the prac-tices of orthopaedic surgeons in Nigeria in managing ankle fractures. Consequently, these practices can be updated, areas for further research highlighted and subsequently, guidelines developed con-cerning the contextual management of these fractures in Nigeria.Methods: This survey was carried out using online and h… Show more
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