Epidemio-clinical profile and management of traumatic injuries at the university clinics of Kinshasa, DR Congo

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Approximately 70% of trauma patients were male, with a majority being young adults.
Road traffic accidents accounted for 60% of cases, indicating a critical public health issue.
Nearly 90% of patients were admitted to the hospital within one hour of injury, emphasizing quick response.
Around 30% of patients had limb fractures, with almost 50% treated non-surgically, reflecting treatment challenges.

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Prospective analysis characterized traumatic injuries in Kinshasa, highlighting road accidents and prehospital system deficiencies.

Kapinga et al. (2025) studied this question.

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