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Review of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus with special reference to handling of surgical patients
(University of Nairobi, 1997-03)
If used rationally, antibiotics can cure most bacterial infections. However, there is an increasing tendency globally for bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics. In Kenya, the occurrence of methicillin resistant ...
Recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
(University of Nairobi, 1997-01)
Results of recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder are reported. The procedures used were mainly Putti-Plat in 35 patients; Eden-Hybinette in five patients and Webers derotation osteotomy of the humerus in five ...
Anaesthesia in the elderly with special reference to management of orthopaedic patients
(University of Nairobi, 1997-10)
Elderly patients are placing increased demands on the health care resources in Kenya. The population of old patients has increased and complex surgical/orthopaedic procedures are being done on old patients. Due to the ...
Solitary unicameral bone cyst.
(University of Nairobi, 1997-01)
This study discusses the results of the 24 patients who had unicameral bone cyst treated by the author surgically and conservatively between 1982 and 1992. The patients were sixteen males and eight females giving a male ...
Post-operative pyrexia in an orthopaedic unit.
(University of Nairobi, 1997-08)
The causes of post operative pyrexia in an orthopaedic unit was studied prospectively in 520 patients who underwent surgery. Two hundred patients (38.4%) developed postoperative pyrexia as defined by having recorded high ...
An overview on management of the traumatised elderly patient.
(University of Nairobi, 1997-10)
The elderly are predisposed to injuries due to consequences of ageing and presence of disease process commonly seen in the old people. Age-related deterioration of senses such as decrease in hearing capacity, presbyopia, ...