title: Total hip arthroplasty in Gaucher's disease. Long-term prognosis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goldblatt
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sacks
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dall
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Beighton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005776:Gaucher Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis