Theresa Farhat, Krystel Moussally, Hasan Nahouli, Shahd Abu Hamad, Khulood Abul Qaraya, Zahi Abdul-Sater, Walaa G El Sheikh, Nadine Jawad, Khouloud Al Sedawi, Mohammed Obaid, Hafez AbuKhoussa, Innocent Nyaruhirira, Hani Tamim, Shehan Hettiaratchy, Anthony M J Bull, Ghassan Abu-Sittah
BACKGROUND: Limb salvage by ortho-plastic teams is the standard protocol for treating open tibial fractures in high-income countries, but there's limited research on this in conflict settings like the Gaza Strip. This study assessed the clinical impact of gunshot-related open tibial fractures, compared patient management by orthopedic and ortho-plastic teams, and identified the risk factors for bone non-union in this context. METHODS: A retrospective review of medical records was conducted on Gaza Strip patients with gunshot-induced-open tibial fractures from March 2018 to October 2020...
April 24, 2024: Conflict and Health