D. D. Mue

Clinical Outcome of Complex Non-unions Using the Linear Rail System

D. D. Mue, J. O. Donwa, M. N. Salihu, N. Isa, W. T. Yongu & D. G. Mancha · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017

Background: Complex non-union is considered to be one of the most challenging orthopedic situations to manage and the choice in such patients may be between limb salvage using limb reconstruction systems and amputation. Aim: To share our experience on the functional and radiologi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/34140

Corrective Osteotomy for Residual Lower Extremity Deformities Following Healed Rickets: A Retrospective Study in a Rural Hospital among Nigerian Children

D. D. Mue, P. Denen-Akaa, M. N. Salihu, W. T. Yongu, J. N. Kortor, I. C. Elachi, I. T. Annongu, J. O. Donwa & D. G. Mancha · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Rickets is the clinical manifestation of a failure of calcification of bone matrix in growing children. Although treatment of rickets is medical, residual deformities following healed/ burnt out rickets may exist requiring surgical correction. Objective: To determine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/32863

Delayed Presentation of Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Extremity in Makurdi: Do Traditional Bone Setters Play a Role?

W. T. Yongu, I. C. Elachi, D. D. Mue, J. N. Kortor, C. T. Soo, C. N. Ahachi, B. A. Ojo & J.A. Ngbea · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Soft tissue and bone sarcomas are rare but are associated with high mortality rate when they occur. This is partly due to delay in presentation to a specialist center .Some guidelines have been introduced to aid early diagnosis of these tumours, however, these guideli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/33753

Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Epidemiology, Management Modalities and Outcome at Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi

P. Denen Akaa, N. C. Ahachi, N. J. Kortor, D. D. Mue, C. I. Elachi, M. Ogiator, M. P. Utoo & J. I. Osuji · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: To determine the epidemiology of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), types, and the risk factors associated with their development at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi Nigeria. To assess outcome of various modalities of treatment and mortality. Study Design: This was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/34131