Makerere University: Graduates & Thesis Titles

Department of Orthopaedics

Graduate Title of Dissertation
1998
Dr. Kayanja Mark
 1999
Dr. Madewo Geoffrey            Factors in Aetiology and Clinical Pattern of Haematogenous Osteomyelitis with Special Emphasis on Sickle Cell Disease in Mulago Hospital
 2000
Dr. Ssebaggala Steven Musoke Clinical Presentation of Patients with Osteosarcoma in  Mulago Hospital
 2001
Dr. Bitariho Deo Short Term Outcome in One Stage Pantalar Soft Tissue Release with Transfixation of Talonavicular Joint in Resistant Idiopathic Congenital Clubfoot
 2002
Dr. Khaemba Newton Wangwe  Safety and Effectiveness of Systematic Liquid Predeposit Autologous Blood Transfusion for Major Elective Orthopaedic Surgery at Mulago Hospital 
Dr. Nyati Mallon Predisposing Factors and Clinical Presentation of Pyogenic Arthritis in Mulago Hospital
 2003
Dr. Orwotho Norbert Prevalence and Risk Factors of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma Admitted to Mulago Hospital
Dr. Sekimpi Patrick  Prevalence and Presentation of Cervical Spine Injuries in Patients with Head Injuries at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Waiswa Gonzaga  Prevalence and Presentation of Musculoskeletal Brucellosis in Patients Attending the Orthopaedic Surgical Out Patients clinic at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Kajja Isaac  Clinical Utility of the Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) in Severely Injured Lower Limbs at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Bangirana Alex  Skeletal Traction Versus Open Reduction InternalFixation for Treatment of Closed Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures in Mulago Hospital
Dr. Macharia Joseph Theuri Idiopathic Clubfoot: Short Term Results of Treatment with the Ponseti Method at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Mwaka Elisa Sabakaki Clinical and Radiological Presentation of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Among Sickle Cell Patients in Mulago Hospital
2004
Dr. Lubega Nicholas  Patterns of Spine and Hip Orthopaedic Complications in Children with Cerebral Palsy at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Nana Christopher Sieyen Reliability of Percutaneous Biopsy in Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Pathology in Mulago Hospital
Dr. Okello Justin  Early Results of Sign Nailing of Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Ekure John Mechanism of Injury and Patterns of Pelvic Fractures in Patients Admitted to Mulago Hospital
2005
Dr. Otieno Oliver Soren  Incidence of an Superficial Post-operative Wound Infections and Bacterial Antibiotics Sensitivity Patterns Among Elective Orthopaedic Surgery Patients at Mulago Hospital
Dr. King’ori K. John Prevalence of Tuberculous Arthritis in Mulago Hospital
Dr. Nyiiro Francis  Orthopaedic Manifestations in Children with Myelomenginocile at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Asea Joseph R.  Knee Ligament Injuries in Ipslateral Femoral Fracture in Patients Seen at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Cyrus Kiarie Kinyanjui  Rationale of Blood Transmission in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Isolated Femoral Fractures in Mulago Hospital
Dr. Nerima Margaret  Prevalence and Clinical Pattern of Hip Disease in Patients above 5 Years Presenting with Hip Pain in Mulago Hospital
Dr. Muteti John Prevalence and Injury Patterns of Femoral Neck Fractures in Patients with Ipslaterral Femoral Shaft Fractures Admitted to Mulago Hospital
2006
Dr. Cyril Liho Moyo Efficacy of Proximal Static Versus Dynamic Antegrade Sign Nailing of Closed Diaphyseal Femur Fractures at Mulago Hospital
2007
Dr. Magada S. The Histopathological Patterns and Presentation of Chronic Osteomyelitis in Patients Seen in Mulago Hospital
Dr. Ayella R.  Prevalence and Clinical Presentation of CongenitalClubfoot Amongst Babies of Delivered in Mulago Hospital
Dr. Wefula E.  Early Results of Early Hip Spica Casting and Skin Traction in the Treatment of Paediatric Femoral Diaphyseal Fractures in Mulago Hospital. A Randomized Clinical Trial
Dr. Sitati Fred Chuma  Prevalence and Factors Associated with Post-injection Neuritis of the Sciatic Nerve in Patients with Acute Flaccid Paralysis at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Otieno Tobias Ondiek  Prehospital Care of Patients Presenting to the Accident and Emergency Unit of Mulago Hospital with Severe Musculoskeletal Injuries
Dr. Githiomi Samuel Maina  Efficacy of Single Dose Coftriaxone in Propylaxis Following Surgery on Closed Long Bone Fractures in Mulago Hospital
Dr. Isidor Ngayomele Early Results of accelerated Versus Conventional Ponseti Method in the Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfoot as Seen in Kampala. A Case Control Study
2008
Dr. Kisige Michael Reasons for seeking Treatment and Complications of Fractures and Dislocations Among Patients from Bonesetters Seen in Mulago Hospital
2009
Dr. Okello Emmanuel  Prevalence and Presentation of Spine Injuries in Patients with Major Trauma Admitted at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Nguku Levisf Mwanza  Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy: Findings and their Correlation with Clinical Impression at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Ndelera Benjamin Mukulu An Evaluation of the Initial Management of Patterns with Cervical Spine Injury in Mulago Hospital
2010
No graduates
2011
Dr. Kigera James  Prevalence and Presentation of acute Osteoarticular Injuries of the Hand Among Patents with Musculo-skeletal Injuries as Seen at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Tuuni Abel Benjamin Short Term Outcomes of Fin Intramedullary Nailing of Closed Femur Fractures at Mulago Hospital
Dr. Yeleswarapu Surya Patterns of Skeletal Trauma in Children Seen at the Orthopaedic Department of Mulago Hospital, Kampala
2012
Dr. Mugarura Rodney Prevalence, Patterns and Fractures Associated with Musculoskeletal Injuries Among the Elderly Trauma Patients 
Dr. Mukasa Michael  Patterns of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Multiply Injured Patients Admitted at Mulago Hospital 
Dr. Owori Riwo Francis  Pedicle Morphometry of Lumbar Vertebrae Among Ugandans Using Computed Tomography Scan Imaging 
Dr. Kighoma Vuhaka Simplice Prevalence and Patterns of Traumatic Foot Injuries at Mulago Hospital 
Dr. Choul Ding Deng Stephen Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries, Types, Treatment and Short Term Outcomes
2013
Dr. Mutanda Tonny  Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses at Mulago National Referral Hospital 
Dr. Muhumuza Moses Fisha  Prevalence and Factors Associated with Surgical site Infection following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Closed Fractures in Casualty Theatre at Mulago Hospital 
Dr. Ballu Sibiri Prevalence and Patterns of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Patients with Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury at Mulago Hospital