A5053419374- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Global Health and Surgery
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Global Maternal and Child Health
IPS Central
2017-2022
Enhancing health research capacity in developing countries is a global priority. Understanding the orthopaedic burden of disease Latin America will require close partnership between more developed and less countries. To this end, Osteosynthesis Trauma Care Foundation assembled consortium American leaders. Prior to meeting, we surveyed attendees on perceived barriers conducting at their institutions. During event, working groups discussed these barriers, strategies for addressing them,...
Background: Open tibial shaft fractures are an important source of disability in Latin America. High-income countries (HICs) worldwide have established standardized treatment protocols for open fractures, but less is known about their middle-income (MICs) This survey American orthopaedic surgeons characterizes fracture patterns. Methods: Orthopaedic from 20 national societies throughout America completed online assessing fractures. Demographic information was collected. Treatment patterns...
This study examined soft-tissue coverage techniques of open tibia fractures, described treatment patterns across income groups, and determined resource accessibility availability in Latin America.A 36-question survey was distributed to orthopaedic surgeons America through two networks: national societies the Asociación de Cirujanos Traumatólogos las Américas (ACTUAR). Demographic information collected, responses were stratified by groups: high-income countries (HICs) middle-income (MICs).The...
Despite a substantial burden of musculoskeletal injury, orthopaedic trauma studies in Latin America are lacking. The purpose the present study was to identify research priorities among surgeons America.Research questions were solicited from members Asociación de Cirujanos Traumatólogos las Américas. Participants rated by importance 1 9. All redistributed with an aggregate rating, and participants rerated knowledge group responses.Seventy-eight completed first survey included subsequent...