Epidemiology and Outcome of Recent Limb Trauma at Kara University Hospital (Togo)
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Introduction. Les traumatismes de membres sont fréquents et peuvent être graves. L’objectif de l’étude était de décrire les aspects épidémiologiques des lésions traumatiques de membres au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kara. Patients et méthodes. Il s’est agi d’une étude prospective descriptive et analytique, réalisée au CHU Kara sur une période de 12 mois, de janvier à décembre 2022. Elle a inclus tous les patients hospitalisés suite à un traumatisme de membre. Résultats. Quatre cent vingt-huit (428) patients étaient retenus avec 609 lésions. Le sex-ratio était de 2,72 en faveur des hommes. L’âge moyen était de 38,9 ans [15-100]. Les ouvriers, cultivateurs et ménagères étaient les plus touchés (n=207 ; 48,4%). Les accidents de la circulation routière étaient la principale cause (n=371 ; 86,7%). Les fractures étaient plus fréquentes (n= 556 ; 91,3%), suivies des luxations (n=38 ; 6,2%). Les fractures de jambe (30%), suivies des fractures du fémur (15,8%) puis celles de l’avant-bras (13,5%) étaient les plus fréquentes. Les luxations de l’épaule (42%) venaient en première position de l’ensemble des luxations, suivies des luxations du coude (26%). Les sorties contre avis médical représentaient 28,3%. Le traitement orthopédique (39,7%), et le traitement chirurgical (31,1%) étaient réalisés. Conclusion. Les traumatismes de membres sont fréquents et causés en majorité par les accidents de la circulation routière. La prise en charge des patients est difficile en raison de la précarité financière et l’absence d’assurance maladie, ce qui se traduit par une fréquence élevée de sorties contre avis médical.
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Introduction. Limb injuries are frequent and can be serious. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological aspects of traumatic limb injuries at Kara University Hospital. Patients and methods. This was a prospective descriptive and analytical study carried out at Kara University Hospital over a 12-month period, from January to December 2022. It included all patients hospitalized with limb trauma. Results. Four hundred and twenty-eight (428) patients with 609 lesions were included. The sex ratio was 2.72 in favor of men. The mean age was 38.9 years [15-100]. Workers, farmers and housewives were the most affected (n=207; 48.4%). Road accidents were the main cause (n=371; 86.7%). Fractures were most frequent (n=556; 91.3%), followed by dislocations (n=38; 6.2%). Leg fractures (30.0%), followed by femur fractures (15.8%) and forearm fractures (13.5%) were the most frequent. Shoulder dislocations (42%) were the most common, followed by elbow dislocations (26%). Discharges against medical advice accounted for 28.3%. Orthopedic treatment (39.7%) was followed by surgical treatment (31.1%). Conclusion. Limb injuries are frequent, and are mainly caused by road accidents. Patient care is difficult due to financial precariousness and lack of health insurance, resulting in a high frequency of discharges against medical advice.
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