title: Amyloid Arthropathy of the Hip Joint Associated with Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report.
abstract: Amyloidosis is a disease characterized by the deposition of non-soluble fibrous protein in multiple tissues with a number of possible causes. This protein deposition can occur in any tissue, yet is most commonly seen in kidneys, heart, and gastrointestinal tracts. However, invasion to bone tissues is not often reported. The deposition of amyloid proteins in bone tissues may result in joint pain and pathological fractures; it is important to elucidate the causes and detect early to determine prognosis and treat optimally. In the present case report, with relevant literature review, the authors report a case of total hip arthroplasty in an amyloidosis patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Yoon Je
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Young Soo
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Chun
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kee Hyung
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Rhyu
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Yong Koo
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kyung Nam
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Ryu
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Ji Seon
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Huo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Liang
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Gwang Young
authors.initials: GY
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Won Ju
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Shin
keywords: Amyloid arthropathy; Amyloidosis; Hip joint; Total hip arthroplasty