Radiological evaluation of chronic hemophilic arthropathy by the Pettersson score: problems in correlation in adult patients.
This study deals with the distribution and extent of hemophilic arthropathy (HA) in 52 adult patients suffering from severe hemophilia A. A clinical and radiological evaluation was undertaken and the results were compared. The limitations of the currently used radiological scoring system are discussed.
Hamel
J
J
Orthopädische Poliklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Federal Republic of Germany.
Pohlmann
H
H
Schramm
W
W
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography