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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Knee arthropathy: When things go wrong
Haemophilia, Volume 18, No. SUPPL.4, Year 2012
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Description
Joint bleeding, or haemarthrosis, is the most common type of bleeding episode experienced by individuals with haemophilia A and B. This leads to changes within the joints, including synovial proliferation, which results in further bleeding and chronic synovitis. Blood in the joint can also directly damage the cartilage, and with repeated bleeding, there is progressive destruction of both cartilage and bone. The end result is known as haemophilic arthropathy which is characterized by pain, stiffness and deformity. The joint most commonly affected is the knee. Haemophilic arthropathy can be prevented through regular prophylaxis and physiotherapy. However, when necessary, there are multiple surgical and non-surgical options available. These procedures are indicated to improve the joint function and quality of life for haemophilic patients worldwide. In this review, the role of surgical and non-surgical treatment of advanced knee arthropathy and its complications will be described. © 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Solimeno, L.
Italy, Milan
Fondazione Irccs Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Luck, J.
United States, Los Angeles
Orthopaedic Hospital, Los Angeles
United States, Los Angeles
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Fondanesche, Christian
France, Montpellier
French Haemophilia Society
Mclaughlin, P.
United Kingdom, London
Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis Unit
Narayan, P.
India, Hyderabad
Lakshmi Hospital
Sabbour, Adly Aly
Egypt, Giza
Cairo University
Sohail, T.
Pakistan, Lahore
Services Institute of Medical Sciences Lahore
Pasta, G.
Italy, Milan
Fondazione Irccs Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Statistics
Citations: 18
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 8
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1365-2516.2012.02834.x
ISSN:
13518216
e-ISSN:
13652516
Research Areas
Disability
Health System And Policy