title: Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease: A Review.
abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder of abnormal haemoglobin commonly encountered in the West African sub-region. It has varied osteoarticular and non-osseous complications that mimic some surgical conditions. The most common orthopaedic complications include avascular necrosis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, etc. A cautious and painstaking evaluation is required in handling these patients. Acute care and anaesthetic precautions are vital in ensuring an uneventful postoperative period.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.
authors.forename: Raju
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vaishya
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.
authors.forename: Amit Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.
authors.forename: Edwin O
authors.initials: EO
authors.lastname: Edomwonyi
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.
authors.forename: Vipul
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Vijay
keywords: avascular necrosis; orthopaedic complications; sickle cell disease; surgery