Introduction: Significant number of open skeletal injuries treated in surgical emergencies comprise of Open tibial fractures. We have conducted a study to evaluate the incidence of open tibial fractures presented in Lahore General hospital
Methodology: Retrospective data of patients admitted in Orthopaedic emergency was analyzed from 2011 to the end of 2016. This study was designed to update the incidence within population, implication of cultural values and life style.
Results: Present study results showed significant increase in incidence as compared to evidence available in literature.
Conclusion: We recommend preventive measures including education and putting in place health & safety measure, in order to reduce these injuries.
Introduction: Fractures of the acetabulum occur primarily as a result of high-velocity trauma. Anatomic reduction and stable fixation of the fracture, such that the femoral head is concentrically reduced under an adequate portion of the weight bearing dome of the acetabulum, is the treatment goal in these difficult fractures. Aim of this study was to determine the functional outcome in patients after reconstruction of displaced acetabular fractures.
Methodology: Descriptive case series was conducted from January 2013 till June 2016 in orthopaedic ward at Lahore General Hospital. 25 consecutive patients had open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures performed in our orthopedic unit. Five patients were lost to follow-up. The outcome measure was noted in 20 patients after oneyear follow-up using Modified Merle D'Aubigné & Postal score.
Results: Excellent result was found in 9(45%), good in 5(25%), fair in 2(10%) and poor in 4(20%) cases.
Conclusion: Complications were common and outcome was variable. Though surgical fixation remains a challenge, still it is the gold standard treatment of displaced acetabular fractures.
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