Dr. Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ndukwu
Dr. Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ndukwu is a READER in SURGERY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Ndukwu Chibuzo Uchechukwu, a Senior Lecturer and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/ Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. I am an international SICOT fellow, a Researcher with special interest and international training in Arthroplasty and Spine surgeries. I have supervised post graduate scholarly Theses in Orthopaedics and mentored several medical and postgraduate medical students . My passion is to advance the course of Orthopaedic practise in a developing country like Nigeria.
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Address: | Surgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SURGERY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. (Post-Graduate Degree, February, 2015) May, 2002 to April, 2009 FWACS MEDICINE |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, October, 1997) October, 1990 to October, 1997 MBBS MEDICINE |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | NOVANT HEALTH CHARLOTTE ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL AND CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA USA (October, 2016) September, 2016 to October, 2016 PG. CERT |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | HALL WARDEN, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA March, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | COORDINATOR OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA September, 2023 to February, 2025 |
| 4 | HEAD OF CENTRE, TRAUMA AND AUTHOPAEDIC CENTRE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL June, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | HEAD OF SPINE UNIT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA June, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | COORDINATOR COMMITTEE ON RESIDENTS GRAND ROUND, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2017 to November, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | NDUKWU CU, NDUKWU CI. (2026, May), "ISOLATED FEMUR NECK FRACTURES IN CHILDREN: A CASE REPORT", ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE |
| 2 | IN NZE, CU NDUKWU. (2026, April), "Distal Femur Replacement in the Management of Delayed Presentation of Periprosthetic Fractures Following Total Knee Replacement, a Case Series", JOURNAL OF WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS |
| 3 | Ndukwu CU, Obiegbu OH, Ndukwu CI, Nze IN, Chibuzom CN. (2025, December), "Assessment of Awareness, and Barriers to Club Foot Care Among Primary Care Givers of Affected Children in a Tertiary Centre", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE |
| 4 | CHIBUZO NDUKWU, Chizalu Ndukwu, George Eleje, Iheanyichukwu Nze , Henry Obiegbu, Chukwuemeka Chibuzom:. (2024, June), ""AETIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF CONGENITAL CLUB FOOT: EVALUATION OF THE PERCEPTION OF MOTHERS IN NNEWI", ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE |
| 5 | Obinna Henry Obiegbu, Chibuzo Uchechukwu Ndukwu. (2024, March), "Tuberculous paraplegia: outcome of operative intervention", NIGERIA JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE |
| 6 | IN Nze, CU Ndukwu, AV Mbanuzuru, HO Obiegbu, AI Ugezu, CI Onyejiobi. (2024, September), "External fixation followed by cast immobilization in the management of gustilo-anderson iiia and iiib open tibial fractures", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 7 | Chibuzo Uchechukwu Ndukwu, Chima Collins Ihegihu, Obinna Henry Obiegbu, Anthony Ifeanyi Ugezu, Amaechi Uchenna Katchy, Christopher Ikechukwu Onyejiobi, Iheanyichukwu Noel Nze, Robinson. (2023, September), "Outcome of preliminary total hip and knee Arthroplasty surgeries in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South East Nigeria: A Retrospective Study.", o |
| 8 | Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Chibuzom, Chukwuemeka Stanley Egele, Chibuzo Uchechukwu Ndukwu. (2022, July), "PREVALENCE OF FLAT FOOT AMONG SCHOOL- AGED CHILDREN IN A NIGERIAN POPULATION", Tropiocal Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 111 to 118 |
| 9 | Obiegbu H.O, Ndukwu C.U.. (2022, January), "NEGLECTED ANTERIOR SHOULDER DISLOCATION + HILL SACHS LESION: WHEN MASTERLY INACTIVITY FAILS, WHAT NEXT?", AFRIMEDIC JOURNAL, Vol. 81, (Issue 1), pp 38 to 41 |
| 10 | Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Chuka Abunike Ugwunne, Chibuzo U Ndukwu, Henry Obinna Obiegbu, Afam B Obidike. (2022, December), "Classical Bladder Exstrophy in an Adolescent: A Case Report on Management, Challenges and outcome", African Journal of Paediatric Surgery |
| 11 | Obinna H Obiegbu, Chibuzo U Ndukwu. (2022, November), "EFFICACY OF INTERLAMINAR EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION FOR THE TREATMENT OF LUMBAR DISC PROLAPSE", JOURNAL OF THE NIGERIA ACADEMY OF MEDICINE |
| 12 | Nze IN, Ndukwu CU, Aronu ME, Ugezu AI. (2021, October), "Clinicoradiographic correlation between the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index and Kellgren-Lawrence system assessments among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee presenting at a tertiary hospital in Southeastern Nigeria", East and Central African Journal of Surgery |
| 13 | Chinyelu. U. Onubogu, Ogochukwu. C. Ofiaeli, Adaora. N. Onyeyili, Iloduba. N. Aghanya, Nwanneka. O. Ugwu, Raymond. C. Okechukwu, Emeka. S. Edokwe, Chi. (2021, June), "Knowledge And Compliance With Standard Precautions Among Health Care Workers In A South East Nigeria Tertiary Hospital", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 14 | I.N.NZE, A.I.UGEZU, C.U.NDUKWU,. (2020, September), "OUTCOME OF MEDIOLATERAL DOME, CHEVRON, AND LATERAL-BASED PROXIMAL TIBIAL CLOSING WEDGE OSTEOTOMY WITHOUT FIXATION FOR BILATERAL BLOUNT'S DISEASE", EAST AFRICAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 58 to 64 |
| 15 | Obiegbu Obinna, Ndukwu Chibuzo. (2020, August), "Locking Compression Plate In Distal Intra- Articular Femoral Fractures. The Swashbuckler's Approach", Nigeria Journal of Surgical Sciences |
| 16 | Obinna H. Obiegbu Chibuzor U. Ndukwu. (2020, November), "Partial Recovery of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Following Posterior Decompression/ Free Hand Pedicle Screw Instrumentation: A Case Report", ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE |
| 17 | Obinna Henry Obiegbu, I.D.Nnakenyi, C.U.Ndukwu. (2019, December), "Obesity And Osteoarthritis Of The Knee Joint. Is Leptin The Missing Link?", Journal of Orthopaedic and Spine |
| 18 | HO Obiegbu, CC Ndukwu, TO Chukwuanukwu. (2019, December), "Effectiveness of the Ponseti technique in the management of clubfoot", ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE |
| 19 | Robinson. O. Ofiaeli, Chibuzo. U. Ndukwu, Chinyere. O. Ofiaeli. (2018, March), "Use Of External Fixators In Achieving Be Early Osseous Fusion In Boyd's Amputation Of The Ankle - A Review Of 2 Cases", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 20 | Ugezu,A,I, Nze IN, Ihegihu CC, Chukwuka. NC, Ndukwu. CU, Ofiaeli. RO. (2018, March), "Management Of Femoral Shaft Fractures In A Tertiary Centre, Southeast Nigeria", AFRIMEDIC JOURNAL |
| 21 | Ndukwu CU, Obiegbu.HO, Nwidenyi H, Awachie. DS. (2017, December), "Outcome Of Treatment Of Traumatic Fracture Non Union", Dala journal of orthopaedics |
| 22 | Ndukwu.CU, Katchy AU, Ugezu AI, Ofiaeli RO. (2017, December), "Closed Reduction Of Dislocated Total Hip Prosthesis Using The Allis Maneuver - A Review Of 2 Consecutive Cases", Dala journal of orthopaedics |
| 23 | Anthony Ifeanyi Ugezu, C.C. Ihegihu, N. C. Chukwuka, C. U. Ndukwu, R. O. Ofiaeli. (2017, July), "Childhood Injuries In A Teaching Hospital Setting, Nnewi, Southeast Nigeria", Tropical journal of medical research |
| 24 | Up Chibuzo. U Ndukwu, Robinson. O. Ofiaeli, Christopher. N. Chukwuka. (2015, November), "Tibiofibular Synostosis- A Viable Option In The Management Of Segmental Tibia Loss - Case Report", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 25 | Chibuzo. U. Ndukwu, Chigozie. A. Muoneme. (2015, June), "Prevalence And Pattern Of Major Extremity Amputation In A Tertiary Hospital In Nnewi, South East NIGERIA", Tropical journal of medical research |
| 26 | Chibuzo U Ndukwu, Chukwuanugo N Ogbuagu, Chima C Ihegihu, Anthony I Ugezu, Christopher. N Chukwuka. (2014, June), "Discharge against medical advice amongst orthopaedic patients at Nnewi, south east Nigeria and its public health implications", ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE |
| 27 | China. C. Ihegihu, Anthony. I. Ugezu, Chibuzo. U. Ndukwu, Ngozi. C. Chukwuka, Robinson. O. Ofiaeli, Ebere. Y. Ihegihu. (2014, June), "A Review Of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries At The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Nigeria", Tropical journal of medical research |
| 28 | AN Osuigwe, PC Nwose, C Ndukwu, UC Dilibe. (2005, June), "Undescended Testis At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi - A Ten Year Audit", African Journal of Urology |
| 29 | AN Osuigwe, PC Nwose, C Ndukwu, UC Dilibe. (2005, August), "Undescended Testis At Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria - A Ten Year Audit", African Journal of Urology Vol.11(2) 2005: 101-104, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 101-104 |
| 30 | A. N. OSUIGWE, C. N. EKWUNIFE, C M. NDUKWU, E. EDOKWE. (2003, June), "Paediatric Urological Trauma At Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria: A Two Year Experience", African Journal of Urology |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Clinicoradiographic Correlation Between The Western Ontario And McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index And The Kellgren And Lawrence Grading Amongst Patients With Osteoarthritis Of The Knee - An O" (November, 2018 to June, 2019). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Nze Iheanyichukwu Noel |
| 2 | "ASSESSMENT OF THE DIAGNOSTIC CONCORDANCE OF PRE OPERATIVE SINUS TRACT CULTURE WITH INTRAOPERATIVE BONE ISOLATES IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OSTEOMYELITIS" (2026). Completed Doctorate project by ONAH LAWRENCE CHUKWUMA |
| 3 | "IS THERE ANY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY AND OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HIP AND KNEE JOINTS? A ONE YEAR PROSPECTIVE STUDY" (2016). Completed Doctorate project by OBIEGBU OBINNA |
| 4 | "CLINICAL EXAMINATION AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT AND MENISCAL INJURIES OF THE ADULT KNEE" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by AWACHIE DUBEM STEPHEN |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Primary Extraskeletal Ewing’s Sarcoma Presenting as an Axillary Mass: A Case Report and Review of the Literature" (October, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "2nd MBBS (MAIN) ORAL EXAMINATION" (December, 2021 to December, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "OCTOBER 2017 WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATION OBSERVER" (October, 2017 to October, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, "FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MENS' FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL" (July, 2025) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR AKAMMILI PREMISES OF THE COLLEGE" (July, 2025) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "COMMITTEE ON CHS PROCUREMENTS AND TENDERS NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "COMMITTEE ON POSTGRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM ADHERENCE COMMITTEE" (November, 2023) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2022) |
| 6 | MEMBER, "UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUAE PROGRAM NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKAS" (February, 2022) |
| 7 | MEMBER, "COMMITTEE ON ALLOCATION OF SPACE AND OFFICE SPACES IN THE COLLEGE" (April, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "FACULTY LECTURE COMMITTEE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (July, 2021) |
| 9 | MEMBER, "COMMITTEE ON FACULTY SCANTRON MACHINE ,NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (August, 2018) |
| 10 | COORDINATOR, "COMMITTEE ON RESIDENTS GRAND ROUND" (February, 2017 to January, 2019) |
| 11 | SECRETARY, "COMMITTEE ON OSCE IN SURGERY EXAMINATIONS" (August, 2015) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE, 2025", (MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA), 12th December, 2025 to 12th December, 2025; NNEWI |
| 2 | "NIGERIAN SPINE SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN SPINE SOCIETY), 4th September, 2025 to 6th September, 2025; LAGOS |
| 3 | "ANNUAL GENERAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEETING", (NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION), 21st July, 2025 to 21st July, 2025; AWKA |
| 4 | "ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN SPINE SOCIETY), 6th September, 2024 to 7th September, 2024; KANO |
| 5 | "ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND ANATOMIC SPECIMEN COURSE", (NIGERIAN SPINE SOCIETY), 23rd September, 2022 to 24th September, 2022; LAGOS |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "RESIDENT DOCTORS SPINE SURGERY COURSE", (NIGERIAN SPINE SOCIETY), 22nd August, 2025 to 24th August, 2025; OWERRI |
| 2 | "TRAINING OF TRAINERS WORKSHOP", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS FACULTY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY), 11th June, 2025 to 15th June, 2025; ZOOM |
| 3 | "IBADAN LIMB LENGTHENING AND DEFORMITY CORRECTION COURSE", (UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN), 24th July, 2023 to 27th July, 2023; IBADAN |