Background About 5.8 million people die each year as a result of injuries, and nearly 90% of
these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). Trauma scoring is a …

Kenya has a disproportionately high rate of road traffic accidents each year, many of them
resulting in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A review of articles written on issues pertaining to …

Background Injury is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, accounting for over
5 million deaths each year. The injury burden is higher in low-and middle-income countries …

Background Africa has 4% of the global vehicles but accounts for about one tenth of global
vehicular deaths. Major trauma in Kenya is associated with excess mortality in comparison …

Causes of limb amputations vary between and within countries. In Kenya, reports on
prevalence of diabetic vascular amputations are conflicting. Kikuyu Hospital has a high …

Background Injuries are quickly becoming a leading cause of death globally,
disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa, where reports on the epidemiology of …

Background Improved trauma management can reduce the time between injury and medical
interventions, thus decreasing morbidity and mortality. Triage at the emergency department …

Objective: To determine the causes and pattern of lower limb amputations at the Kenyatta
National Hospital. Design: Descriptive prospective study. Setting: The Kenyatta National …

Background Road traffic accidents (RTA) are a major public health problem worldwide,
accounting for almost 1.24 million deaths per year and it is the number one cause of death …

Background: Fractures of the femur are common injuries affecting the productive age group.
Skeletal traction is the mainstay of treatment in Kenya, hence comparison with operative …