Total hip replacement in Gaucher's disease.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

We performed seven total hip replacements in six patients with the adult form of Gaucher's disease. Excessive perioperative hemorrhage was a common complication, and three patients have required revision of loosened components. Two of these were young patients with a more severe form of the disease. Total hip replacement is feasible and likely to be successful in the older patient with Gaucher's disease and osteonecrosis or failed prior hip surgery.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Lachiewicz, PF; Lane, JM; Wilson, PD

Published Date

  • April 1, 1981

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 63 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 602 - 608

PubMed ID

  • 7217126

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0021-9355

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States