Total hip arthroplasty in a patient with arthrogryphosis and an ipsilateral above knee amputation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The authors present the case of a young man with arthrogryphosis multiplex congenita and an above knee amputation who underwent an ipsilateral total hip replacement. The unique aspects of the case and technical difficulties are highlighted. Follow-up at five years revealed an excellent clinical and radiological outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Amputation, Surgical
- Arthrogryposis
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Hip Contracture
- Hip Joint
Anatomy
- hip
- knee