[Artificial hip joint implantation in stiff-man syndrome].
AIM AND METHOD OF THE STUDY: The Stiff-Man syndrome is characterized by progressive, usually symmetric rigidity of the axial muscles of the trunk with superimposed painful spasms precipitated by various stimuli. The neurologic disorder of SMS is discussed with respect to its symptoms of orthopedic interest including treatment modalities for total hip replacement.


RESULTS
An increased incidence of hip disease in patients with SMS seems unlikely according to our analysis.


CONCLUSIONS
SMS-patients should, however, be defined at risk for heterotopic bone formation following hip arthroplasty requiring a perioperative prophylaxis.
Rittmeister
M
M
Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Friedrichsheim, Frankfurt am Main.
Starker
M
M
Zichner
L
L
D000328:Adult; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D016750:Stiff-Person Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
Künstlicher Hüftgelenksersatz bei Stiff-Man Syndrom.