Epidemiological profile of leg fractures due to road traffic accidents (RTA) at Owendo University Hospital

Abstract

Road traffic accidents (RTA) have been heavily implicated in the occurrence of leg fractures, especially in low-income countries due to poor road conditions. In Gabon, few studies concern leg fractures in relation to CA. Thus, a prospective, descriptive, analytical, monocentric study was carried out. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS version 24 software. The significance threshold was set at 5%.A total of 64 patients including 39 men and 25 women. The age group of [25-64 years] were the most represented (75%) with an average age of 33.58 years. 83% received in emergencies lived in urban areas. In 72% of cases, RTAs were caused by light vehicles. 84% of patients had suffered direct trauma. Closed fractures were the majority (62%) and the majority of open fractures were Cauchoix 2 type openings. %), and unique in 55% of cases. During fibular injuries, the middle third was the most affected (59%), the fracture line was most often transverse, i.e. 38%, and unique in 24% of cases.Ultimately, leg fractures due to RTA have a prevalence of 42.7%. Closed fractures are more representative than open fractures. It is a fracture which concerns the young adult in full activity.