ArticleAnnals of Saudi medicine
Frequency of orthopedic problems among patients attending an orthopedic outpatient department: a retrospective analysis of 23 495 cases.
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Abstract
backgroundBaseline statistical data on the current orthopedic outpatient load was needed to highlight the more frequent orthopedic problems.
objectiveDescribe the frequency of orthopedic problems among patients attending the orthopedic outpatient department (OPD).
designDescriptive, retrospective medical record review. SETTINGS: Four-year data (2013-2017) was extracted from the computer records of patients attending the orthopedics OPD. PATIENTS AND
methodsComputer entries of OPD visits were found, and after excluding incomplete and follow up data, age, gender, and diagnoses were described.
main outcome measuresFrequency of orthopedic diagnoses. SAMPLE SIZE AND CHARACTERISTICS: 23 495 patients, 19 377 (82.5%) males and 4118 (17.5%) females, majority (18 155, 77.3%) 19-50 years of age.
resultsLower back pain (26%), tendinopathies and enthesopathies (18.3%), and bone fractures (11%) were the three common problems followed by arthritis (10.6%), nonspecific body ache (7.4%), and soft tissue injuries (9.9%). Others prominent diagnoses were ligamentous sprains (6.4%), neck-related problems (4.8%), joint stiffness (1.8%) and sports injuries (1%).
conclusionThis overview of the orthopedic problems in a secondary care hospital may aid in the formulation of better protocols and strategies to manage orthopedic disorders in a healthcare setting. LIMITATIONS: Retrospective and only included the primary diagnosis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
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