Global prevalence estimates of three chronic musculoskeletal conditions
by Professor Helen FosterDNDi short film about new treatment for sleeping sickness awarded Grand Prix at inaugural WHO film festival
by The Editorial TeamRheumatology care of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa: a literature review and qualitative pilot study of patients' perspectives.
by Zoe Rutter-LocherImpact of Musculoskeletal Impairment in Children in Ethiopia
by Dr Tewedros Tilahun ZerfuOrthopaedic Research Unit, UCT
by Professor Michael Held and Dr Maritz LaubscherAn introduction to the Orthopaedic Research Unit at University of Cape Town.
Coalition launched to accelerate research on the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries
by The Editorial TeamApplications open for the Oxford Global Surgery Course 14-18 September 2020! Working towards access to safe surgical, anaesthesia and obstetrics care.
Research priorities in children requiring elective surgery for conditions affecting the lower limbs
by Grace Le'Surgery is often carried out amongst children with conditions thataffect their legs. However, in many of these conditions it is not knownwhich treatment works best. We reached out to everybody involved in caring for children with orthopaedic problems affecting their legs (from hips to toes), includingchildren, parents, carers, charity workers, and all the professional groups.We asked all for their views on identifying the most importantunanswered questions.'
Assessing barriers to quality trauma care in low and middle-income countries: A Delphi study.
by Grace LeThis new study aimed to establish consensus on the most important barriers, within a Three Delays framework, to accessing injury care in Low and Middle Income Countries that should be considered when evaluating a health system.
Experience of global musculoskeletal research: considering the whole child when treating a single impairment. A case study of clubfoot in older children.
by Johanna Mostyn, Tracey SmytheIn Ethiopia, which is a large country with poor infra structure, children who present with neglected Clubfoot to Cure hospital in Addis Ababa must remain in the capital throughout the duration of their treatment. On average they stay on the rehab ward at Cure or at Alemachen (a convalescent home which accommodates up to 40 children) for a minimum of four months. Frequently they remain in Addis for six to eight months. As a physiotherapist, Jo’s concern is to fully utilise this time.
How can research be conducted ethically in global health emergencies? Please contribute your views
by Susan BullQuality of life and complications in lower limb amputees in Tanzania: results from a pilot study
by Grace LeDo trauma courses change practice? A qualitative review of 20 courses in East, Central and Southern Africa
by Grace LeUnderstanding and Addressing the Global Need for Orthopaedic Trauma Care.
by Global MusculoskeletalThis article addresses the global burden of musculoskeletal trauma in particular in low and middle income countries.
Comprehensive national analysis of emergency and essential surgical capacity in Rwanda
by Global MusculoskeletalBackground: Disparities in the global availability of operating theatres, essential surgical equipment and surgically trained providers are profound. Although efforts are ongoing to increase surgical care and training, little is known about the surgical capacity in developing countries. The aim of this study was to create a baseline for surgical development planning at a national level.
Infectious Outcomes Assessment for Health System Strengthening in Low-Resource Settings: The Novel Use of a Trauma Registry in Rwanda
by Global MusculoskeletalBackground: More than 90% of injury deaths occur in low-income countries where a shortage of personnel, infrastructure, and materials challenge health system strengthening efforts. Trauma registries developed regionally have been used previously for injury surveillance in resource-limited settings, but scant outcomes data exist.