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Causes of Bone Injuries and Patronage of Traditional Bone Setters in Maiduguri, Nigeria
2010
Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research
The study as an opinion survey identified Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), falling from height and gunshots/matchets as the causes of bone injuries in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Injuries sustained include fracture and dislocation. Structured Interview Schedule (SIS) and Focused Group Discussion (FGD) were the instruments used to obtain data. Population of study comprised of those involved in bone injuries between January and December, 2008. The sample size of 700 respondents was selected using stratified
doi:10.4314/sljbr.v1i1.52435
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