Total Hip Arthroplasty in Gaucher??s Disease
- 1 March 1988
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health
- Vol. 228 (&NA;) , 94???98-98
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00003086-198803000-00014
Abstract
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a cause of morbidity in patients with Gaucher's disease. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is recommended, but there is controversy about the long-term value of this procedure. In eight patients treated with 15 THAs, 11 (73%) have remained fully mobile and asymptomatic up to 14 years following surgery. These long-term follow-up observations are evidence in favor of THA for treatment of hip joint problems associated with Gaucher's disease.Keywords
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