OBJECTIVETo evaluate the clinical results and improve perioperative management in patients with hemophilic arthropathy.

METHODSFrom May 2002 to March 2007, 20 patients with hemophilic arthropathy were admitted. Fourteen patients (20 knees) were performed total knee arthroplasty, and 6 patients (8 hips) were performed total hip arthroplasty, while 2 patients were performed ankle arthrodesis. The average preoperative HSS score, hip Harris score and ankle AOFAS score were 83, 89 and 78 points respectively.

RESULTSAll patients had been followed up, and the mean time was 27.3 months. The average postoperative knee HSS score increased to 83 points, and hip Harris score increased to 89 points, while the AOFAS score increased to 78 points. Delayed bleeding and deep venous thrombosis and late infection with loose prosthesis occurred in one case respectively.

CONCLUSIONSArthroplasty and arthrodesis are promising for severe hemophilic arthropathy to obtain pain relief and functional improvement Correct perioperative management is the key to successful treatment in hemophilic arthropathy.