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A Case Report: A Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty in A Patient with Alkaptonuria
2013
Orthopedic & Muscular System
Ochronosis is connective tissue manifestation of Alkaptonuria. Joint involvement especially hip and knee destruction is seen. The cartilage is pigmented and destroyed. A 55years old male ( Figure 1 ) with a previous total arthroplasty on both shoulders, has recently develop a hip pain. He was affected of alkaptonuria (AKU). We proceed with a total hip arthroplasty with cement less cup and modular cement less stem. Functional and quality of life scores of pre operative and post operative were
doi:10.4172/2161-0533.1000126
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