Open AccessImproving Management of Adult Ankle Fractures in Malawi
Author(s) -
Kiran J. Agarwal-Harding,
Ami Kapadia,
Leonard Banza,
Mabvuto Chawinga,
Nyengo Mkandawire,
John Y. Kwon
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of bone and joint surgery. american volume/the journal of bone and joint surgery. american volume
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.634
H-Index - 260
eISSN - 1058-2436
pISSN - 0021-9355
DOI - 10.2106/jbjs.20.00660
Subject(s) - medicine , context (archaeology) , ankle , physical therapy , protocol (science) , medline , orthopedic surgery , surgery , alternative medicine , paleontology , pathology , political science , law , biology
The burden of musculoskeletal trauma is increasing worldwide, especially in low-income countries such as Malawi. Ankle fractures are common in Malawi and may receive suboptimal treatment due to inadequate surgical capacity and limited provider knowledge of evidence-based treatment guidelines.