International Journal of Orthopaedics Research(IJOR)
ISSN: 2690-9189 | DOI: 10.33140/IJOR
Impact Factor: 1.6
Chiroma Musa Muhammad
Department of Orthopaedic, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala Kano, Nigeria
Publications
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Research Article
Outcome of Spinal Cord Injury in Nigeria: A Meta-Analysis of Studies on Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Author(s): Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri*, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal and Chiroma Musa Muhammad
Background: Traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is a devastating condition with significant morbidity and mortality. While individual Nigerian studies have reported varying outcomes, no comprehensive synthesis exists. This metaanalysis aimed to pool available evidence on outcomes of TSCI in Nigeria, including mortality, neurological recovery, and complication rates. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, and African Journals Online were searched for studies reporting outcomes of TSCI in Nigerian patients published between 2000 and 2025. Inclusion criteria: original studies reporting TSCI outcomes in Nigerian patients; sample size ≥10; published in English. Exclusion criteria: case reports, reviews, non-Nigerian studies, and studies without extractable outcome data... Read More»