Epidemiology and associated injuries in paediatric diaphyseal femur fractures treated at a limited resource zonal referral hospital in northern Tanzania

Epidemiology and associated injuries in paediatric diaphyseal femur fractures treated at a limited resource zonal referral hospital in northern Tanzania

Abstract Background Diaphyseal femur fractures contribute up to 40% of paediatric orthopaedic admissions with the World Health Organisation data showing youth are particularly vulnerable and road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults. Different mechanisms resu...

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Main Authors: Albert P. Macha, Rogers Temu, Frank Olotu, Neil P. Seth, Honest L. Massawe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Orthopaedic Injuries
Childhood
Fracture
Femur
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05320-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05320-x

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