Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Professor Oladipo Adewole, has called for the establishment of a tiered trauma system in Lagos State and the expansion of subspecialty orthopedic training at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) to improve patient care and treatment outcomes.
Professor Adewole made the call while delivering the 125th Inaugural Lecture of Lagos State University, titled “From Limping Steps to Confident Strides: A Journey of an Academic Orthopedic Surgeon.”
In the lecture, he examined the science of human movement, explaining the causes of limping gait and the biomechanics of normal walking. He highlighted major advances in the treatment of congenital clubfoot, noting that the Ponseti method has significantly improved outcomes, enabling the successful correction of even long-neglected cases.
The orthopedic surgeon also discussed limb deformity correction, limb lengthening and reconstruction, rickets, spinal disorders, osteoporosis, and the relationship between bone mineral density in men and prostate cancer. He expressed concern over the growing prevalence of osteoporosis among postmenopausal women, describing it as an emerging public health challenge.
Addressing trauma care, Professor Adewole identified trauma as one of Nigeria’s leading public health concerns and stressed the need for a coordinated and efficient trauma care system to reduce preventable deaths and disabilities.
He further reviewed the increasing burden of arthritis and highlighted the progress achieved in hip and knee replacement surgeries at LASUTH, describing the procedures as life-changing interventions that have enhanced the quality of life of many patients.
Professor Adewole also called for increased research into osteoporosis and the long-term outcomes of clubfoot treatment to strengthen evidence-based orthopedic practice.
Among his recommendations were the creation of a Lagos State Trauma System Authority, the implementation of a tiered trauma system across the state, and the strengthening of subspecialty orthopedic training programmes at LASUTH to boost capacity and improve specialist healthcare delivery.
He concluded that restoring mobility goes beyond treating physical ailments, noting that orthopedic surgery restores dignity, independence and hope, while continuing to transform lives through modern medical innovation.
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Professor Oladipo Adewole, has called for the establishment of a tiered trauma system in Lagos State and the expansion of subspecialty orthopedic training at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) to improve patient care and treatment outcomes.
Professor Adewole made the call while delivering the 125th Inaugural Lecture of Lagos State University, titled “From Limping Steps to Confident Strides: A Journey of an Academic Orthopedic Surgeon.”
In the lecture, he examined the science of human movement, explaining the causes of limping gait and the biomechanics of normal walking. He highlighted major advances in the treatment of congenital clubfoot, noting that the Ponseti method has significantly improved outcomes, enabling the successful correction of even long-neglected cases.
The orthopedic surgeon also discussed limb deformity correction, limb lengthening and reconstruction, rickets, spinal disorders, osteoporosis, and the relationship between bone mineral density in men and prostate cancer. He expressed concern over the growing prevalence of osteoporosis among postmenopausal women, describing it as an emerging public health challenge.
Addressing trauma care, Professor Adewole identified trauma as one of Nigeria’s leading public health concerns and stressed the need for a coordinated and efficient trauma care system to reduce preventable deaths and disabilities.
He further reviewed the increasing burden of arthritis and highlighted the progress achieved in hip and knee replacement surgeries at LASUTH, describing the procedures as life-changing interventions that have enhanced the quality of life of many patients.
Professor Adewole also called for increased research into osteoporosis and the long-term outcomes of clubfoot treatment to strengthen evidence-based orthopedic practice.
Among his recommendations were the creation of a Lagos State Trauma System Authority, the implementation of a tiered trauma system across the state, and the strengthening of subspecialty orthopedic training programmes at LASUTH to boost capacity and improve specialist healthcare delivery.
He concluded that restoring mobility goes beyond treating physical ailments, noting that orthopedic surgery restores dignity, independence and hope, while continuing to transform lives through modern medical innovation.