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Clinical outcomes of internal fixation orthopaedic surgery in humanitarian settings: a retrospective cohort study at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) trauma centre in Aden, Yemen

Malaeb R, Hussain T, Ayyash F, Abdullah A, Ahmed HS,  et al.
2025-08-13 • International Orthopaedics
2025-08-13 • International Orthopaedics

PURPOSE

The Aden Trauma Centre in Yemen, supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), introduced internal fixation (IF) procedures to address the high burden of fractures as a r...

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Editorial

The loneliness of the local orthopaedic surgeon in disaster zones

Hernigou P, Homma Y, Herard P, Scarlat MM
2024-01-11 • International Orthopaedics
2024-01-11 • International Orthopaedics
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Review

Triage in surgery: from theory to practice, the Medecins Sans Frontières experience

Herard P, Boillot F
2013-05-12 • International Orthopaedics
2013-05-12 • International Orthopaedics
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Commentary

Quality orthopaedic care in sudden-onset disasters: suggestions from Médecins Sans Frontières-France

Herard P, Boillot F
2015-11-28 • International Orthopaedics
2015-11-28 • International Orthopaedics
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Research

Saving life and limb: limb salvage using external fixation, a multi-centre review of orthopaedic surgical activities in Médecins Sans Frontières

Bertol MJ, Van der Bergh R, Trelles M, Kenslor H, Basimuoneye JP,  et al.
2014-07-20 • International Orthopaedics
2014-07-20 • International Orthopaedics
PURPOSE
While the orthopaedic management of open fractures has been well-documented in developed settings, limited evidence exists on the surgical outcomes of open fractures in terms...
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Review

Orthopaedic surgery in natural disaster and conflict settings: how can quality care be ensured?

Alvarado O, Trelles M, Tayler-Smith K, Joseph H, Gesline R,  et al.
2015-05-15 • International Orthopaedics
2015-05-15 • International Orthopaedics
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Research

Decision-making algorithm for sequential treatment of diaphyseal bone gaps in war-wounded patients in the Middle East

Fakhri RM, Herard P, Liswi MI, Boulart AL, Al Ani AM
2019-02-23 • International Orthopaedics
2019-02-23 • International Orthopaedics
INTRODUCTION
Tibial bone gaps after war injuries are common and can be managed by different types of surgery, including compression, bone graft, tibialisation of fibula, bone transpo...
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Commentary

Amputation in emergency situations: indications, techniques and Médecins Sans Frontières France's experience in Haiti

Herard P, Boillot F
2012-05-15 • International Orthopaedics
2012-05-15 • International Orthopaedics
PURPOSE
The decision to amputate is always difficult but becomes even harder in emergency situations, which usually present extra complicating factors.

MSF EXPERIENCE
Th...
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External fixators and sudden-onset disasters: Medecins Sans Frontieres experience

Boillot F, Herard P
2014-05-10 • International Orthopaedics
2014-05-10 • International Orthopaedics
PURPOSE
Carrying out osteosynthesis is challenging, and controlling for results and complications is necessary to define the limits of acceptable complications. Within the context of...