Aetiology and control of chronic pyogenic osteomyelitis in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Fifty-six patients suffering from chronic osteomyelitis, who attended the University of Ife Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, between November 1976 and December 1977 were studied. Poor hygiene, ignorance, sickle cell disease, and minor trauma in the form of cuts, abrasions, insect bites, and thorn-pricks were the main predisposing factors. Open fractures resulting from road accidents, and infection following surgical procedures, contributed to a lesser extent and may well become the main source of chronic bone infection in the near future. Measures are suggested for the control of the disease.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*