Spectrum of musculo-skeletal disorders in sickle cell disease in Lagos, Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a common genetic disease in Nigeria. Past studies from West Africa focused on isolated aspects of its medical and surgical presentations. To the best of our knowledge, the musculo-skeletal presentations am...

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Main Authors: Ogo Chidiebere N, Adekoya-Cole Thomas O, Giwa Suleiman O, Obalum Dike C, Balogun Rufai A, Enweluzo George O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/2