Total hip arthroplasty in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome patients often suffer degenerative joint disease at an early age. Performing arthroplasty in these patients is particularly difficult for a number of reasons. In this case report, we describe the second reported case of total hip replacement in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, using novel techniques to surmount the problems faced in this challenging condition.
Willis-Owen
C A
CA
Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK. chas@doctors.net.uk
Cobb
J P
JP
D000328:Adult; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007715:Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / Q000150:complications*