Hip Arthrodesis to Treat Severe Hip Osteoarthritis in an Adolescent with Down Syndrome
10.4055/jkoa.2021.56.2.164
- Author:
Yu-Hun JUNG
1
;
Keun-Young SHIN
;
Joo-Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2021;56(2):164-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder and is accompanied by hip osteoarthritis in approximately 28% of patients.This paper reports a case of hip arthrodesis as a treatment for severe hip osteoarthritis in adolescent Down syndrome patients. When performing surgical treatment of patients with Down syndrome, it is necessary to take a comprehensive approach that considers not only the medical point of view, but also the psychological and economic requirements of the patient and their social environment.
