From: Spectrum of musculo-skeletal disorders in sickle cell disease in Lagos, Nigeria
Disorder | Frequency | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Dactylitis | 10 | 7.6 |
Osteomyelitis | 49 | 37.4 |
Septic Arthritis | 20 | 15.3 |
Ulcers | 14 | 10.7 |
Avascular necrosis | 28 | 21.4 |
Pathological fracture | 10 | 7.6 |
Total | 131 | 100 |