West African journal of medicine
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Polytrauma which is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality world-wide is associated with long hospital stay and loss of productivity. ⋯ Wound infection and high death rates among patients with high injury severity scores are the commonest complications in polytrauma as seen in this African teriary hospital.
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Studies on psychotropic drug prescription in Nigeria are few, limited to the south and over a decade old. With the recent advances in psychopharmacology an audit is desirable. ⋯ Prescription practices are far from ideal, and continuing education, as well as development of prescription practice guidelines is suggested. Government intervention and change in clinician attitudes may be needed to improve use of newer medications.
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Case Reports
Dual implant application in the treatment of aseptic femoral shaft nonunions--case series.
Femoral shaft nonunion is not uncommon in orthopaedic practice in the developing economy and it can pose a management challenge. There is no single standard method of treatment. ⋯ Intramedullary nailing augmented with plate fixation is a useful and efficient method for treatment of femoral shaft nonunion. The technique is simple and does not require special instrumentation.