Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Victims of the Battagram, Pakistan Earthquake in October 2005

Khani, Ghulam Mustafa Kaim; Baig, Akhtar; Humail, Mujahid; Memon, Muhammad Umar; Quarashi, M.A.

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“…Population density of the region, time of day of the earthquake, and building infrastructure quality are the factors determining the extent of the damage (17). Similar to us, Kaim Khani et al noted that young people, especially females, are more susceptible for orthopedic injuries (18). On average, pediatrics are affected more, both in developing and developed countries (19,20); however, Sarisozen and Durak stated that compared to the adults, pediatrics have lower amounts of injuries but the same severity (21).…”

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confidence: 78%

“…A total of 77% of the total victims from the Bam earthquake in Iran (25), 84% in Van earthquake in Turkey (26), 88% in Wenchuan earthquake in China (27), 89% in Battagram in Pakistan (18), and Gujarat earthquake in India (28) had orthopedic injuries. In our study, 8 (21%) of the patients had no fractures and 1of the injured patients had a head injury.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Open fractures occur in 8% -13% of the affected people (27,30). In the Pakistan earthquake in 2011 open fractures were reported as 35% and closed fractures 65% (18). In Nepal (34), Haiti (32), China (27), and Turkey (26,29) open fractures were 27%, 28%, 34%, and 14%.…”

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Muskuloskeletal Related Injuries After 2017 Kermanshah Earthquak: A Literature Review

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Ebrahiminasab²,

Farhoud³

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J Orthop Spine Trauma

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Objectives: This study aims to investigate the pattern of Musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries in a series of referred patients in a tertiary medical center and review previous reports in the literature. Methods: In this study, we recorded musculoskeletal injuries of the victims, following the Kermanshah earthquake on November 12, 2017, with a total number of 38. All patients were admitted to the Imam Khomeini Hospital. Injury type, site of injury, gender, age, complications, mortality, and treatment modality were recorded for each case.Results: Among 38 patients, 18 were male (47%) and 20 were female (53%). The mean age was 37 ± 21.6 years. Most of them were aged between 18 and 65 (71.1%). Lower extremities were involved more than the upper (37% versus 24%) and distal limb involvement was more than the proximal (57.3% versus 43.7%). One patient died due to necrotizing fasciitis and septic shock after femoral shaft open fracture. Two patients developed compartment syndrome and underwent fasciotomy complications by skin necrosis and infection. Conclusions: Soft tissue injuries and fractures are the most common injuries following the earthquakes, hence orthopedic surgeries play a vital role in disasters. Despite patients overload and emergency situation in natural disasters like earthquakes, it is crucial to have a stepwise and evidence based approach for each patient. For the patients with open fractures referred to a tertiary center, careful contamination assessment even in the previously managed wounds is highly recommended, especially for those with early wound closure. Early fasciotomy in the crush syndrome is not beneficial as it has adverse effects such as skin necrosis and infection.

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Muskuloskeletal Related Injuries After 2017 Kermanshah Earthquak: A Literature Review

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Farhoud³

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“…In 2007 the Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with some national and international organisations, introduced CBR programmes in the earthquakeaffected districts of Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Besham and Mansehra. These four districts were severely affected by the October 2005 earthquake (Rathore et al, 2007(Rathore et al, , 2008Mustafa et al, 2012). RICs were established in each district to guide persons with disabilities in those areas.…”

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“…The RIC team visited the relevant government departments such as the social welfare and district health offices which provided updated details of available resources in the district, as most of the facilities had been destroyed or damaged during the earthquake (Brennan et al, 2006). Many of the organisations had started building temporary rehabilitation centres in the affected areas (Mustafa et al, 2012) and an updated report was essential. Based on secondary data gathered from reliable sources, in the first three months the RIC team drafted a situation analysis report and added fresh information as and when it was obtained or when field visits were made.…”

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The Role of Resource Information Centres in the Community Based Rehabilitation Framework

Darain

Alkitani

Kashif

et al. 2013

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Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programmes aim to utilise the existing resources in the community for persons with disabilities. This paper describes the role of the Resource Information Centres (RICs) set up in the aftermath of the earthquake in Pakistan, as part of the CBR framework. The authors perused relevant literature and added inputs from their experience regarding the role of RICs. The majority of persons with disabilities are not aware of the facilities available in their local areas. The RICs could play a vital role in guiding them to access the existing facilities comprehensively. RICs also carry out a variety of activities that facilitate social integration of persons with disabilities.

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Physical therapy needs for patients with physical function injuries post‐earthquake disasters: A systematic review of Chinese and Western literature

Nyland

Kuban

et al. 2018

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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These data can help improve earthquake disaster planning, infrastructure development, and resource needs assessment effectiveness. More prospective research study designs and more recent earthquake disasters in China are likely associated with greater explicit use of valid and reliable outcome measurements such as joint motion assessment, manual muscle testing, visual analogue pain scale, and the Barthel index or modified Barthel index.

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Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Victims of the Battagram, Pakistan Earthquake in October 2005

Abstract: After the earthquake in Battagram, young persons, especially females, were prone to orthopedic injuries, mainly involving the extremities. A comprehensive disaster plan would have helped to manage these emergencies, and further experience is needed for on-site surgical interventions.

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Muskuloskeletal Related Injuries After 2017 Kermanshah Earthquak: A Literature Review

Muskuloskeletal Related Injuries After 2017 Kermanshah Earthquak: A Literature Review

The Role of Resource Information Centres in the Community Based Rehabilitation Framework

Physical therapy needs for patients with physical function injuries post‐earthquake disasters: A systematic review of Chinese and Western literature

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