I C Ikem

Epidemiology of Long Bone Fractures in the Elderly and Treatment Outcome with Interlocking Nailing in Southwest of Nigeria

Oluwadare Esan, Monsurat Oladosu, I C Ikem, EA Orimolade et autres

BACKGROUND: According to the literature, long bone fractures are not common in the elderly, with fractures occurring as a result of low energy and trivial falls. While epidemiological studies of long bone fractures in elderly patients in developed countries are scarce, it …

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Assessment of normal forearm compartment pressures in a Nigerian population

Adeolu Ikechukwu Adeyeye, Oluwaseun Taiwo Esan, I C Ikem

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Antegrade versus retrograde approach to interlocking nail fixation of femoral diaphyseal fractures: Is there difference in time to union?

AM Toluse, I C Ikem, Akinyele Lawrence Akinyoola, O T Esan et autres

BACKGROUND: Antegrade reamed interlocked intramedullary nailing is the treatment of choice forfemoral diaphyseal fractures. More recently, retrograde intramedullary nailing of the femur has been seen as a viable alternative to the antegrade nail. METHODS: This was a prospective comparative study. Consecutive patients …

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Comparison of unreamed interlocking nail and external fixation in open tibia shaft fracture management.

Oluwaseun Taiwo Esan, I C Ikem, Lawrence M. Oginni, O T Esan

BACKGROUND: The management of open tibia fractures remains controversial despite increase in its incidence. Some surgeons avoid internal fixations for fear of infection while others have demonstrated its superiority. Identifying an optimal management modality is of utmost benefit to our patients. Study …

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Comparison of effect of retrograde and antegrade approaches to interlocking nail fixation of femoral diaphyseal fractures on ipsilateral hip and knee joint motion.

AM Toluse, Joseph Effiong Asuquo, I C Ikem, O T Esan et autres

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the early impact of antegrade and retrograde interlocking nail fixation of femoral diaphyseal fractures on the ipsilateral hip and knee joint range of motion. METHODS: A prospective evaluation was performed of 62 consecutive …

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Reconstruction of mandibular defects using nonvascularized autogenous bone graft in Nigerians

KizitoChioma Ndukwe, StephenBabatunde Aregbesola, I C Ikem, VincentI Ugboko et autres

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to evaluate the success rate and complications of mandibular reconstruction with nonvascularized bone graft in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 25 patients who underwent reconstruction of mandibular discontinuity defects between January 2003 …

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Implant failure in lower limb long bone diaphyseal fractures at a Tertiary Hospital in Ile- Ife, Nigeria

Oluwaseun Taiwo Esan, I C Ikem, EA Orimolade, O T Esan

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This included determining aetiology of failure and comparing the failure rate in implant fixations using solid intramedullary nail and DCP. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective study conducted at the Orthopaedic Department, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife,Nigeria. Records of …

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A classification system for recurrent ameloblastoma of the jaws--review of 30 cases in Nigerians.

Godwin Toyin Arotiba, A O Effiom, Adeshina Olumuyiwa S Ayodele, Oladunni Mojirayo Ogundana et autres

This paper reviewed the clinicopathologic presentation of recurrent ameloblastoma in 30 Nigerian patients at three tertiary referral centers with the sole objective of developing a classification system. Most recurrences occurred in patients in their 3rd decade of life (20-29years) and males were …

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Superficial swab cultures in open fracture management: insights from a resource-poor setting

Owolabi D Ojo, Kehinde Sunday Oluwadiya, I C Ikem, Lawrence M. Oginni et autres

OBJECTIVE: To identify bacterial isolates from superficial swabs of open fracture wounds at presentation and after infection has been established, and to determine if there are correlations between them. METHOD: Patients who presented with open fractures at the Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, …

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469 UNILATERAL REGIONAL PAIN IN CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS: CLINICAL REPORT OF A NON‐PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT APPROACH — GRAVITY ASSISTED TRACTION POSITIONING

Adesola Ojo Ojoawo, M.O.B. Olaogun, I C Ikem, Rufus Adesoji Adedoyin et autres

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An assessment of peripheral vascular disease in patients with diabetic foot.

Rosemary T Ikem, I C Ikem, Olorunfemi Adebayo, David Olubukunmi Soyoye

Assessment of limited joint mobility of the hand in Black Africans with diabetes mellitus and in non-diabetics.

I C Ikem, Rosemary T Ikem, M.O.B. Olaogun, A Owoyemi et autres

OBJECTIVE: This study is designed to further characterize Limited Joint Mobility (LJM) of the hand using quantitative goniometric measurements among Black Africans with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-diabetes. METHODS: Seventy-six patients with Type 2 diabetes and 63 normal controls matched for …

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