Total hip arthroplasty in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: C A Willis-Owen, J P Cobb
• Journal: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (Ann R Coll Surg Engl) Vol. 90 Issue 8 Pg. W6-8 (Nov 2008) ISSN: 1478-7083 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 18990275 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Arthralgia (etiology, surgery)
• Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
• Blood Loss, Surgical (prevention & control)
• Blood Transfusion, Autologous
• Female
• Humans
• Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome (complications)