35 research outputs found

    Qualite de vie du Personnel Hospitalier Lombalgique A Lome (Togo)

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    Objectif: Décrire les conséquences de la lombalgie commune sur la qualité de vie du personnel hospitalier du CHR Lomé Commune (CHR LC). Patients et Méthode: Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale réalisée du 15 décembre 2018 au 15 mars 2019 par autoquestionnaire auprès de 126 membres du personnel soignant hospitalier du CHR LC. La qualité de vie a été évaluée par le Questionnaire d’Owestry. Résultats: Soixante-dix neuf travailleurs sur 126 (62, 7 %) ont rapporté une lombalgie au cours des 12 mois précédant l’enquête. Le score d’Owestry a mis en évidence une incapacité minimale chez 74,2% des soignants, modérée chez 17,9%, sévère chez 3,2% et extrême chez 1,6% d’entre-eux. Les domaines les plus fréquemment affectés ont été : le port d’objets lourds (69%), les positions debout (65%) ou assise (51,3%) prolongées, la marche (50,7%), et l’intensité de la douleur (48,8%). Conclusion: L’impact de la lombalgie sur la qualité de vie des soignants est réel au CHR LC. Les positions debout et assise, le port d’objets lourds, et la vie sociale sont les domaines où l’incapacité est la plus sévère. La mise en oeuvre de programmes de prévention de la lombalgie est necessaire pour réduire cet impact. Objective: To describe the relationship between low back pain and quality of life among health professionals in CHR Lomé Commune (CHR LC). Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study was performed from December 2018 to March 2019 and included 126 staff members who filled-in the French version of the Oswestry Disability Index. Results: One hundred and twenty-six health professionals (70.8%) responded to the survey. Seventynine (62.7%) of the hospital staff reported low back pain during the preceding year. Professional activity was restricted in six workers (7,5%). The Owestry Index reflected minimal disability in 74,2% of care providres, and moderate disability to severe disability in 25.8% of them. Lifting (69%), standing (65%), sitting (51,3%), travelling (50,7%), and pain intensity (48,8%) were the most commonly reported. Conclusion: Impact of low back pain on the health professionals’ quality of life is serious in CHR LC. Standing, sitting, lifting, and sex are the most seriously affected. Strategies should be implemented to prevent occupational back pain

    Prevalence et Facteurs de Risque de Lombalgie Chez Le Personnel Soignant A Lome (Togo)

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    Objectif: Décrire la fréquence et les facteurs de risque associés à la lombalgie commune chez le personnel soignant du CHR Lomé Commune (CHR LC). Patients et Méthode: Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale réalisée du 15 décembre 2018 au 15 mars 2019 par autoquestionnaire auprès de 126 membres du personnel soignant hospitalier du CHR LC. Résultats: 79 travailleurs sur 126 ont rapporté une lombalgie au cours des 12 mois précédant l’enquête soit une prévalence de 62, 7 %. Ils se répartissaient en 51 femmes et 28 hommes. Il s’agissait majoritairement d’infirmiers (37 cas, 29,4%) et de gardes malades (24cas, 19%). L’âge moyen des lombalgiques était de 42 ± 8,1 ans. Les facteurs de risque identifiés étaient l’âge (p=0,002), le sexe féminin (p=0,026), et la non connaissance des règles d’hygiène de la colonne vertébrale (p=0,034). La prise en charge de la lombalgie a été essentiellement symptomatique et a reposé sur les antalgiques (88,9%), les AINS (80,5%), et la kinésithérapie (53,2%). Seuls 28 soignants (26,6%) connaissaient les règles d’hygiène de la colonne. Trente-quatre soignants (43%) avaient bénéficié d’un arrêt de travail d’une durée moyenne de 09 jours ± 7,5. Le nombre total de journées de travail perdues était 281. Deux soignants (2,5%) avaient bénéficié d’un changement de poste, et quatre soignants (5,1%) d’un aménagement de poste (sortie du tour de garde). Conclusion: L’impact de la lombalgie sur la vie professionnelle des soignants justifie une senbilisation de ceux-ci aux facteurs de risque et aux mesures préventives. Objective: To describe the prevalence and the factors associated with low back pain among the health professionals in CHR Lomé Commune (CHR LC) in Togo. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study was performed from December 2018 to March 2019 and included 126 staff members who filled-in a self-reported questionnaire. Results: 79 health workers (62.7%) among the 126 hospital staff reported low back pain during the preceding twelve months. They were 51 women and 28 men. The mean age of LBP patients was 42±8.1 years. The majority were nurses (37 cases, 29.4%) and nurse aides (24 cases, 19%). Their mean age was 42 ± 8,1 years. Factors associated with Low back pain included age (p=0.002), female gender (p=0.026), and lack of knowledge of back care techniques (p=0.034). Analgesics (88.9%), NSAID (80.5%), and physiotherapy (53.2%) were the most used tratements. Only 21 staff members (26,6%) knew back care techniques. Days off duty (absenteeism) has been observed in 34 (43%) of the hospitalstaff (mean : 09 days ± 7,5, total number of 281 days during the period of the survey). Professional activities were restricted in 6 cases (7,5%). Conclusion The professionnal impact of low back pain on health professionals is considerable. Risk factors and preventive measures should be taught

    Profil de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde en consultation rhumatologique à Lomé (Togo)

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    Objective: To determine epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic aspects and outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in rheumatologic consultation at lome (Togo). Patients and method: This was retrospective study carried out from 1 stJanuary 1990 to 31 stDecember 2015 in the rheumatology department. The study included all patients suffered from RA in rheumatologic consultations and who fulfilled the 2010 ACR and EULAR’s criteria. Results: Ninety two (77 women and 15 men) out of 25.992 patients (0.3%) examined in 25 years had suffered from RA. The mean age at admission was 42 years (range: 17-82 years). The median duration of the diseases was four years (range: 14days – 20 days). The diseases onset was polyarticular with 86% of the patients and oligoarticular with the thirteen others (14%). The proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints are involved in 81,5 % of cases; and the wrists in 77,2% of cases. The rheumatoid hip was observed in four patients. Forty-two of the patients (45,6%) presented RA deformities. Bilateral MCP and IPP joint early erosion was observed in 36 patients (39,1%) and bilateral carpal diffuse osteoporosis in 44 patients (47,8%). The ankylosis of the carpal bones was observed in 26 patients (28,2 %). Rheumatoid factor was positive in 44% of patients. Methotrexate was the most commonly disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs used in 44,4% of the patients. The disease was improved in 89% of patients. Conclusion: Rheumatoid arthritis seems relatively rare in Togo. It’s diagnosis is often made at the established phase and methotrexate remains the cornerstone of the treatment

    Le Syndrome Du Canal Carpien À Lomé (Togo)

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    Objectif: Décrire les caractéristiques sociodémographiques, cliniques et thérapeutiques des patients souffrant d’un syndrome du canal carpien à Lomé, au Togo. Patients et Méthode: Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale menée sur dossiers du 1er janvier 2011 au 31 décembre 2018 dans les trois Services Hospitaliers de Rhumatologie de Lomé (Togo). Résultats: Cent quatre-vingt-douze patients (166 femmes, 126 hommes) ont présenté un syndrome du canal carpien pendant la période d’étude. Leur âge moyen était de 54, 2 ±13 ans (extrêmes: 26 et 83 ans). L’indice de masse corporelle moyen était de 28, 8 ± 6, 1 kg/m2 (extrêmes: 18 et 55, 4). Le sexe féminin, l’obésité (p=0,001), et le travail prolongé à l’ordinateur (p=0,005) ont été identifiés comme des facteurs de risque de SCC. Les manifestations cliniques ont été dominées par les paresthésies à type de fourmillements (77,1% des patients) et la douleur (57,8% des patients). L’atteinte était bilatérale chez 120 patients (62,5%). Cent neuf patients (56,8%) ont présenté un signe de Tinel, et 39 patients (20,3%) ont présenté un signe de Phalen associé au signe de Tinel. La presence du signe de Tinel était corrélée à l’obésité (p=0,001). Le traitement était représenté par les infiltrations locales de cortioïdes (147 patients, 76,6%), les antalgiques et les antiinflammatoires non stéroïdiens(104 patients, 54,2%). Conclusion: Le SCC à Lomé est habituellement idiopathique. Le sexe féminin, l’obésité, et le travail prolongé à l’ordinateur sont des facteurs de risque. Les infiltrations locales de corticoïdes sont efficaces. Objective: To describe the socio-demographic, clinical and therapeutic characteristics of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in Lomé (Togo). Patients and methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Data were collected from 1 st of January 2011 to 31st of December 2018 in three Rheumatologic Hospital Wards in Lomé. Results: One hundred and ninetytwo patients were diagnosed with CTS (166 women and 26 men). Their average age was between 54.2 ±13 years (range from 26 to 83 years). The average body mass index of male and female patients was 28, 8 ± 6, 1 kg/m2 (range 18 and 55.4). Female gender, obesity (p=0,001), and prolonged computer use (p=0,005) were identified as key risk factors. The main symptoms were: tingling paresthesia (77.1%) and pain (57.8%). The symptoms were bilateral in 120 patients (62.5%). The Tinel sign was positive in 109 patients (56.8%), and 39 patients (20,3%) had both the Tinel sign and the Phalen sign. The Tinel sign was related to obesity (p= 0,001). Management of CTS was performed by local steroid injections (147 patients, 76,6%), pain killers and NSAID (104 patients, 54,2%). Conclusion: CTS is usually idiopathic in Lomé. Female gender, obesity and prolonged computer use are risk factors. Local infiltration of steroids is an effective treatment

    Rationale, design and protocol of a longitudinal study assessing the effect of total knee arthroplasty on habitual physical activity and sedentary behavior in adults with osteoarthritis

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    Background: Physical activity levels are decreased and sedentary behaviour levels are increased in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, previous studies have shown that following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), objectively measured physical activity levels do not change compared to before the surgery. Very few studies have objectively assessed sedentary behaviour following TKA. This study aims to assess patterns of objective habitual physical activity and sedentary behaviour in patients with knee OA and to determine whether these change following TKA. Methods: Patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and scheduled for unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty will be recruited from the Orthopaedic Division at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Eligible participants will have assessments completed one week before the scheduled arthroplasty, six weeks, and six months post-operatively. The primary outcomes are habitual physical activity and sedentary behaviour which will be measured using accelerometry (Actigraph GTX3+ and activPal monitors) at the specific time points. The secondary outcomes will be improvements in osteoarthritis-specific quality of life measures using the following questionnaires: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Oxford Knee Score (OKS), Knee Society Clinical Rating System (KSS), UCLA activity index; subjective pain scores, and self reported sleep quality.Discussion: The present study will contribute to the field of musculoskeletal health by providing a rich detailed description of the patterns of accumulation of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in patients with knee OA. These data will contribute to existing knowledge using an objective measurement for the assessment of functional ability after total knee arthroplasty. Although studies have used accelerometry to measure physical activity in knee OA patients, the data provided thus far have not delved into the detailed patterns of how and when physical activity is accumulated before and after TKA. Accurate assessment of physical activity is important for physical activity interventions that target special populations

    Rhabdomyosarcome de I'iliopsoas : Localisation Exceptionnelle Chez une Femme de 65 Ans

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    Le rhabdomyosarcome est une tumeur maligne mĂ©senchymateuse de l'enfant et de l'adolescent. Il reprĂ©sente 5% de l'ensemble des tumeurs solides Ă  ces âges. Cette tumeur est rare chez l'adulte et exceptionnelle chez le sujet âgĂ©. Les localisations les plus frĂ©quentes sont la tĂŞte, le cou et l'appareil urinaire. Peu d'Ă©tudes rapportent des localisations rĂ©tropĂ©ritonĂ©ales et l'atteinte primitive du muscle iliopsoas a Ă©tĂ© exceptionnellement dĂ©crite dans la littĂ©rature. Les auteurs rapportent une nouvelle observation d'une patiente de 65 ans prĂ©sentant un rhabomyosarcome alvĂ©olaire de l'iliopsoas gauche.   Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor in children and adolescents. It represents 5% of all solid tumors at these ages. This tumor is rare in adults and exceptional in the elderly. The most frequent localizations are the head, the neck, and the urinary tract. Few studies reported retroperitoneal emplacements, and primary involvement of the iliopsoas muscle has been described exceptionally. This paper focuses on reporting a new observation of a 65-year-old patient with alveolar rhabomyosarcoma of the left iliopsoas

    Polyarthrite rhumatoĂŻde et hemoglobinopathie ss chez une femme de 61 ans

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    La survenue de la polyarthrite rhumatoĂŻde (rĂ©putĂ©e moins frĂ©quente en Afrique subsaharienne qu’en Occident) chez un malade atteint de drĂ©panocytose (maladie gĂ©nĂ©tique spĂ©cifique de la race noire) comporte des consĂ©quences diagnostique thĂ©rapeutique et pronostique. Nous en rapportons un cas observĂ© chez une femme de 61 ans dont la polyarthrite n’a Ă©tĂ© reconnu qu’au stade de carpite fusionnante bilatĂ©rale. La double coxopathie dont souffrait cette patiente relevait d’une nĂ©crose d’allure aseptique des tĂŞtes fĂ©morales. Le terrain et les diffĂ©rentes rĂ©percussions des deux affections ont rendu complexe la prise en charge de la patiente.   English title: RheumatoĂŻd arthritis and sickle cell disease in a 61-year – old woman The occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis (known to be less frequent in sub-Saharan Africa than in the West) in a patient with sickle cell disease (a specific genetic disease of the black race) has diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic consequences. We report a case observed in a 61-year-old woman whose rheumatoid arthritis was only recognized at the stage of bilateral fusing carpitis. The bilateral hip involvement from which this patient was suffering was due to aseptic necrosis of the femoral heads. The terrain and the different repercussions of the two conditions made the patient management complex

    Prise en charge des rhumatismes inflammatoires chroniques en guinee

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    Objectif: Etudier la prise en charge des patients atteint de rhumatisme inflammatoire chronique en GuinĂ©e.Patients et mĂ©thodes: Etude transversale descriptive de 18 mois ( du 1er Octobre 2016 au 30 Avril 2018) au service de rhumatologie de l'hĂ´pital national Ignace Deen. Tous les malades rĂ©pondant aux critères diagnostiques des rhumatismes inflammatoires chroniques ont Ă©tĂ© inclus.RĂ©sultats: Nous avons colligĂ© 339 cas de rhumatisme inflammatoire chronique sur 1502 patients (22,56 %) dont 56,63 % de femmes. L’âge moyen des patients Ă©tait de 43,05 ±18,04 ans (extrĂŞmes de 8 mois et 90 ans). L’âge moyen de dĂ©but des symptĂ´mes Ă©tait de 39,20± 18,04 ans. Le dĂ©lai diagnostique moyen Ă©tait de 3,88 ± 5,36 ans. La polyarthrite rhumatoĂŻde Ă©tait le rhumatisme inflammatoire chronique le plus frĂ©quent (108 cas, soit 31,86%) et le mĂ©thotrexate Ă©tait le traitement de fond le plus utilisĂ© (36,09%). Aucun patient n’avait bĂ©nĂ©ficiĂ© de biothĂ©rapie. Le mĂ©thotrexate Ă©tait le traitement qui avait le plus d’effets secondaires (12 ; 3,53%). L’évolution Ă©tait favorable Ă  3 mois dans 57,52% des cas, marquĂ©e par une rĂ©mission. Le coĂ»t mensuel de la prise en charge Ă©tait en moyenne Ă©quivalent Ă  1,5 fois le salaire minimum garanti en GuinĂ©e.Conclusion: Les rhumatismes inflammatoires chroniques sont frĂ©quents en GuinĂ©e. La prise en charge est empreinte de difficultĂ©s liĂ©es Ă  la faiblesse du plateau technique et au bas niveau socio-Ă©conomique des patients. Mots clĂ©s : polyarthrite rhumatoĂŻde, spondyloarthrites, mĂ©thotrexate, GuinĂ©e.   English title: Management of chronic inflammatory rhumatism in guinea Objective: To study the management of patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatism in Guinea. Patients and methods: descriptive cross-sectional study of 18 months (1st October 2016 to 30th April 2018) at the rheumatology department of Ignace Deen National Hospital. All patients meeting the diagnostic criteria were included. Results: We collected 339 cases (22.56%) of chronic inflammatory rheumatism in 1502 patients (22.56%), 56,63% of whom were women. The mean age of the patients was 43.05 ± 18.04 years (range: 8 months to 90 years). The mean age of onset of symptoms was 39.20 ± 18.04 years. The mean diagnostic delay was 3,88 ± 5.36 years. Rheumatoid arthritis was the most common condition (108 cases, or 31.86%), Methotrexate were the most commonly used DMARDs (36.09%). No patient had receive biotherapy. Methotrexate was the treatment with the most side effect (12 cases, 3.53%). The evolution was favourable at 3 months in 57.52% of the cases, marked by a remission. The monthly cost of care was on average equivalent to 1.5 times the guaranteed minimum wage in Guinea. Conclusion: Chronic inflammatory rheumatism is common in Guinea. The management is fraught with difficulties related to the weakness of the technical platform and the low socio-economic level of the patients. Keywords: Rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, methotrexate, Guinea

    Concours d’internat des Hôpitaux de Lomé de 1974 à 2006 : etat des lieux

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    Objectif: Faire l’état des lieux du concours d’internat des hôpitaux de LoméMéthodologie: Etude transversale descriptive réalisée à la faculté des sciences de la santé de l'université de Lomé et dans les centres hospitaliers universitaires de Lomé. Elle a consisté au dépouillement des documents et des archives du concours d’internat des hôpitaux de Lomé et en des entretiens semi-directs avec un échantillon d’individus ayant un rapport avec l’internat des hôpitaux de LoméRésultats: Vingt-quatre sessions ont été organisées en 33 ans. Le concours était ouvert aux étudiants ayant validé la 5è année d’études médicales. 425 candidatures ont été enregistrées : 0,08% de filles, 51,29% d’étudiants de 6ème année et 15,33% d’étudiants militaires. Au total 135 internes ont été nommés au cours des 24 sessions organisées (87,41% de sexe masculin). Les étudiants de sixième année (54,81%) et les civils (77,78%) étaient les plus représentés. La spécialisation des internes s’est faite au Togo dans la majorité des cas mais aussi dans certains pays africains (Sénégal, Côte d’Ivoire, Bénin). Les internes se spécialisaient plus en chirurgie (33,6%) et en gynéco-obstétrique (19,2%). Vingt-six anciens internes des hôpitaux ont opté pour la carrière universitaire. Une forte émigration des anciens internes a été notée : 80% se trouvaient en France.Conclusion: L’internat des hôpitaux de Lomé mérite des réformes prenant en compte les progrès de la Médecine, les besoins réels de l’exercice sur le terrain, et l’avenir à réserver aux lauréatsMots clés: Internat des hôpitaux- LoméEnglish Title: Lome Hospital internship competition from 1974 to 2006: the situation todayEnglish AbstractObjective: To review the state of the hospital internship competition in LoméMethodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Lome and in the teaching hospitals of Lome. It consisted of counting the documents and archives of the hospital internship competition of Lomé and also semi-direct interviews with a sample of individuals related to the Lome hospital internship.Results: Twenty-four sessions were organized in 33 years. The competition was open to students who have validated the 5th year of medical studies. 425 applications were registered: 0.08% of girls, 51.29% of 6th year students and 15.33% of military students.  A total of 135 interns were appointed during the 24 sessions organized (87.41% boys). Sixth year students (54.81%) and civilians (77.78%) were the most represented. The specialization of interns was done in Togo in the majority of cases but also in some African countries (Senegal, Ivory Coast, Benin). The interns specialized more in surgery (33.6%) and obstetrics and gynecology (19.2%). Twenty-six former hospital interns opted for the university career. A strong emigration of former interns was noted: 80% were in France.Conclusion: Lome hospital internship deserves reforms taking into account the progress of Medicine, the actual needs of the field exercise, and the future to be reserved for the laureatesKeywords: Hospitals internship, Lom

    Profile of cervicobrachial neuralgia among rheumatology patients in Lomé, Togo

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    Objectives: To determine the frequency and the different clinical forms of cervicobrachial neuralgia in a rheumatological setting in Lomé, Togo.Design: This was a cross-sectional multicenter study conducted from January 2012 to December 2018 on the records of patients seen in the three rheumatology units in Lomé, Togo.Methods: Patients who reported for consultation purposely because of cervicobrachial neuralgia were included. Diagnosis of the various clinical forms of degenerative cervical spine disease was essentially clinical, whereas radiological imaging findings contributed to the diagnosis of spondylodiscitis and neoplastic disease.Results: Cervicobrachial neuralgia was the reason for the clinic visit in 143 (0.69%) out of the 14,346 patients examined over the eight year study period. These 143 patients comprising 84 women (58.74%) and 59 men (41.26%) had a mean age of 53.36±13.33 years. The average time to consultation was two years. Degenerative disease (138 cases,96.5%) was the most commonly observed pathology. It included the following clinical forms: cervical osteoarthritis (n=120; 83.91%), cervical myelopathy (n=13; 9.10%) and herniated disc (n=5; 3.49%). Disc degeneration in isolation (60.83%) was the main radiographic finding in patients with degenerative disease. Spondylodiscitis was probably due to tuberculosis in the four patients who had it and two of them were HIV- positive. Bone metastasis from prostate cancer was found in one case.Conclusion: Cervicobrachial neuralgia appears to be significant among rheumatology patients in Lomé. It predominantly affects adult women in professional activity. Althoughmainly dominated by degenerative pathology, its aetiologies can also be infectious as well as neoplastic, hence the relevance of modern imaging modalities. Key words: Cervicobrachial neuralgia, Osteoarthritis, Spondylodiscitis, Tumours, Sub-Saharan Afric
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