Background and Objectives: This study was undertaken to document the epidemiological and clinical pattern of musculoskeletal injuries seen at a secondary health facility, southwest, Nigeria

Patients and Methods: A descriptive prospective study conducted in the Emergency department of the Health institution from February to June 2022. All consecutive injured patients who consented were included in the study. Ethical approval was obtained from the hospital ethical committee.

Results: A total of 101 patients with various injuries were attended to at Emergency Department. There were 70(69.31%) males and 31(30.69%) females, with age ranging from 5 years to 85years (mean age is 34 years). Only 13(12.87%) of these patients had any form of pre-hospital care before presentation. Road traffic Accident accounted for 73(72.8%) cases, Fall 10(9.9%) cases, whilst assault accounted for 8(7.9%) cases. Home accident accounted for 2(1.98%) of cases, and Burns, Cult clash, Sport Injury and Dog bite accounted for 1 case each. Soft tissue Injury (Bruises/Lacerations) was the commonest type of injury (31.68%) followed by fracture (28.7%), Head injury (17.82%), Chest Injury (1.98%).

Death was recorded in 1 case which was due to severe head Injury.