African Journal of Trauma, a publication of African Foundation for Research in Trauma (AFRIFORT), Centre for Injury Research And Safety Promotion (CIRASP), is a peer-reviewed online journal with Semiannual print on demand compilation of issues published. The journal’s full text is available online at http://www.afrjtrauma.comThe journal allows free access (Open Access) to its contents and permits authors to self-archive final accepted version of the articles on any OAI-compliant institutional / subject-based repository.

Scope of the Journal The journal will cover technical and clinical studies related to health, ethical and social issues in field of all aspects of trauma or injury particularly from Africa and from all aspects of medicine: clinical and preclinical. Articles with clinical interest and implications will be given preference.

Features of Manuscript Management System

Online submission
Wider visibility though open access
Higher impact with wider visibility
Prompt review

Abstracting and Indexing Information

The journal is registered with the following abstracting partners:
Baidu Scholar, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), EBSCO Publishing's Electronic Databases, Ex Libris – Primo Central, Google Scholar, Hinari, Infotrieve, National Science Library, ProQuest, TDNet, Wanfang Data

Current Issue

July-December 2017| Vol 6| Issue 2

Original Article

Trochanteric fixation nail in inter trochanteric fractures of femur in adult population

Introduction: Intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly are common fractures with high morbidity and mortality. Moreover, its surgical stabilization with early rehabilitation remains a persi...

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The etiology and patterns of maxillofacial trauma in Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the etiological factors and patterns of oral and maxillofacial fractures in patients treated at Jazan Province. Methods: A retr...

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Socio-demographic profile of medical emergencies at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

Background: Hospital emergency departments (EDs) play a vital role in the health-care system, providing care for patients with acute illness and injury, and access to the health system in Nig...

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