Open fractures of the tibia in Africa: research survey invitation


"Thank you to all who have participated in the open tibia fracture survey to date. If you have not submitted a response, please follow the instructions below to participate."
 

WHAT

This short online survey will assess various aspects of treatment of open tibial shaft fractures at your hospital.

WHY

The goal of the survey is to understand the currents state of care for open tibial shaft fractures and identify opportunities to improve care of these injuries in Africa.

WHO

Any health care provider who surgically treats open tibial shaft fractures is eligible for the survey. The survey is being administered by the Orthopaedic Research Consortium in Africa (ORCA) in partnership with AO Alliance and IGOT/UCSF.

HOW

You will complete an online survey requiring 5-10 minutes to complete. You may request to stop receiving survey invitations at any time, and your name and contact information will be removed from the mailing list. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary. We will keep your answers confidential and will not share your personal information with anyone outside the research team.

To begin the survey, click here : fill out form


Orthopaedic Research Consortium in Africa (ORCA) .

In partnership with:

  • AO Alliance: Professor Jim Harrison, Dr Simon Graham
  • IGOT/UCSF: Dr Saam Morshed, Dr David Shearer
  • Dr Linda Chokotho, Beit Cure International Hospital, Malawi
  • Dr Billy Haonga, Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Tanzania
  • Professor Sithombo Maqungo and Dr Maritz Laubscher, University of Cape Town, South Africa

For questions about the study, contact the ORCA research team at: orca.orthopaedics@gmail.com

If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a research participant, you can call the UCSF Institutional Review Board at 415-476-1814.