Orthopaedic trauma surgery in low-income countries.

The article reports on studies about orthopedic trauma surgery in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). Topics discussed include the history of femoral intramedullary nailing, the problems faced by LMICs in providing trauma care and the occurrence of infection after trauma surgery in LMICs. Also discussed are the effects of HIV and AIDS on orthopedic trauma surgery in LMICs and the assistance offered by the nonprofit organization SIGN Fracture International to hospitals in LMICs.