Background: Nigeria's public health system faces a multifaceted workforce crisis characterized by accelerating emigration of health professionals, an aging workforce approaching retirement, and chroni

Background: Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and plaque remain predictors of cardiovascular disease. Objectives: To investigate the relationship between HbA1c and CIMT and carotid artery plaque i

Objective: Fetal weight is an important indicator of pregnancy outcome and perinatal survival. Accurate estimation of fetal weight is important in the management of labour and care of the newborn, but

Background: Traumatic skull fractures are a common consequence of head injury and remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where road traffic a

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Computed tomography (CT) is essential for early detection of intracranial injuries, but patterns and d

Background: Thoracolumbar spine injuries constitute a major cause of trauma-related neurological disability worldwide, yet regional clinical data from low-resource settings remain limited. Objective:

Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men globally, with an increasing incidence in African countries. Despite the increasing incidence and mortality rates on the contine

Background: Regular physical activity during pregnancy is a crucial component of antenatal care, offering significant maternal and fetal health benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness and

Background: Orthopaedic surgical procedures account for a substantial part of the global surgical burden. This study evaluates the demographics, indications, types, and comorbidities in patients who u

Background: Dyslipidemia, characterized by abnormal blood lipid levels, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to an estimated 4.2 million deaths and disabilities globally. Th

Background: Anaesthesia practice patterns in secondary care orthopaedic surgery in Nigeria remain understudied despite the critical role these facilities play in healthcare delivery. Understanding the

Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) refers to the care a pregnant woman receives during her pregnancy through consultations with trained healthcare workers such as midwives, nurses, and sometimes docto

Introduction: Drug utilization studies are usually aimed at promoting rational use of medicines, improving therapeutic outcomes and enhancing patients’ quality of life. Studies on anti-diabetic drugs

Background: Pin site infection remains the most common complication following external fixation, with reported incidence rates varying widely. Understanding the microbiological profile of these infect

Background: Pituitary gigantism is a rare endocrine disorder that can present with various orthopaedic complications. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a serious complication occurring in 30