Profile of Congenital Limb Anomalies in Calabar

Authors

  • Ngim E Ngim Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
  • Ikpeme A Ikpeme Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
  • Anthony M Udosen Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
  • Enembe Okokon Department of Community Medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria
  • Joy Iya Department of Community Medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v4i3.7638

Keywords:

Congenital, limb anomalies, bilateral

Abstract

Objective: To describe the profile of congenital limb abnormalities in Calabar.

Methodology: A retrospective descriptive study of all patients presenting to the orthopaedic department of our hospital over a three year period. Patient information was retrieved from case notes and theatre records. Information obtained included the patients’ socio-demographics, type of limb anomaly, limb affected, associated non-musculoskeletal congenital anomalies, type and duration of treatment given and follow up. Data obtained was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 and results were presented as frequency tables and means.

Results: Seventy two patients presented in our unit with congenital limb anomalies over the study period, age ranged from 1 day to 21 years (mean age 15 months). There were 43 males and 29 females, with male to female ratio of 1.48:1. Most of the anomalies (95.83%) affected the lower limbs, with the bilateral lesions occurring in 45.83% of patients. Two patients had multiple limb anomalies affecting upper and lower limbs. The most common limb anomaly was clubfoot constituting 65.28% while congenital genu recurvatum, polydactyly and syndactyly each constituted 6.94% of the cases. Three patients (4.17%) had associated non-musculoskeletal congenital anomalies – ventricular septal defect, myelomeningocele and congenital inguinal hernia constituting one each. Most of the patients (75.41%) were treated non-operatively. Majority of the patients (52.78%) defaulted at various stages of treatment.

Conclusion: Congenital clubfoot is the commonest congenital limb anomaly in our centre. Associated non-musculoskeletal anomalies are uncommon. Patient default at various stages of treatment is a major issue.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v4i3.7638  

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 4(2013) 58-61

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Published

2013-06-20

How to Cite

Ngim, N. E., Ikpeme, I. A., Udosen, A. M., Okokon, E., & Iya, J. (2013). Profile of Congenital Limb Anomalies in Calabar. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 4(3), 58–61. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v4i3.7638

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2013)

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