ArticleScientific reports2024
Epidemiology of geriatric orthopaedic injuries in a tertiary hospital in southwestern Nigeria.
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Life expectancy in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has increased owing to economic growth and improvements in medical care. An increased representation of older people among orthopaedic trauma victims is a significant consequence of population ageing, as shown in previous studies, including few in SSA. This retrospective review in Nigeria aims to corroborate previous studies and highlight the emergence of geriatric orthopaedic trauma (GOT) as a public health concern in SSA. Among 241 orthopaedic trauma in-patients aged ≥ 60, the mortality rate was 3.7%. They made up 21.2% of adult orthopaedic trauma admissions. The incidence of GOT increased steadily over the five-year study period with a spike during COVID-19 lockdown. Males constituted 51%. Mean age was 72.5 years (range, 60-105 years). Mean distance to the hospital was 35.8 km and 50.6% lived farther than 10 km. The main causes of injury were falls (50.6%) and traffic crashes (48.1%). Fractures were the predominant (91.7%) injuries. Univariate analyses revealed significant differences along age and gender stratifications. Longer distance to the hospital significantly delayed presentation. The study supports previous studies and shows that GOT is evolving as a public health concern in SSA. The 2030 Sustainable Development agenda is apt to stem the trend.
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