Kush S Mody, Hao-Hua Wu, Linda C Chokotho, Nyengo C Mkandawire, Sven Young, Brian C Lau, David Shearer, Kiran J Agarwal-Harding
BACKGROUND: Femoral shaft fractures are common in Malawi, with an annual incidence of 44 per 100,000 people. Inadequate treatment and delayed presentation often result in functional, biopsychosocial, and financial challenges for patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the socioeconomic consequences of femoral shaft fractures for patients in Malawi. METHODS: This study of 42 patients was part of a larger study that prospectively examined quality of life...
September 2023: Malawi Medical Journal: the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi