[4 years' evaluation of orthopedics and traumatology at an African Regional Hospital]. / Bilan de 4 années d'orthopédie et de traumatologie dans un Centre Hospitalier Régional Africain.

ABSTRACT

The authors have made an evaluation of the results obtained in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology after a four year practice at the Korhogo hospital (Cote d'Ivoire). They analyse the peculiar conditions bond to the pathology, climate, environment, technical level. The incidence of post operative sepsis was 2.8 per cent, comparable to european statistics. Bed sores were exceptional, the general rate of nonunions was 2.9 per cent. The functional results were hardly analysable. However they seemed to be rather satisfactory despite the lack of post operative rehabilitation. It is concluded that an orthopaedic and traumatologic practice can be valuably conducted in Africa even far from the main centers, provided a rigorous organisation.