Total joint arthroplasty in haemophilia

In severely affected haemophilic patients arthropathy is a common problem which can lead to considerable pain and functional deficit. Surgical management, including total joint arthroplasty, can be undertaken if conservative management fails. A search of the literature showed that a number of studies describing the use of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) in haemophilia have been published, whereas shoulder, elbow and ankle arthroplasties are confined to case reports. This paper reviews the functional outcome of arthroplasty in the different joints, the postoperative and long‐term complications, and the impact of HIV. Although complications are commonly described and the surgery is technically demanding, the results suggest that arthroplasty, particularly of the hip and knee, can be a valuable option in the management of severe haemophilic arthropathy.

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