Comparison of metal on metal versus polyethylene-ceramic bearing in uncemented total hip arthroplasty in patients with haemophilic arthropathy.

Purpose: We report the results of a consecutive series of 12 cases with haemophilic hip arthropathy treated with uncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA). Our hypothesis was that THA results in the haemophilic group would be inferior to those in the nonhaemophilic group.

Methods: The clinical histories of 12 consecutive THAs in eight patients (all men) with hereditary bleeding disorders (haemophilia A and B and von Willebrand disease) were reviewed retrospectively.

Outcome of total knee arthroplasty in hemophilic arthropathy.

The clinical histories of 45 consecutively performed TKAs in 32 patients with hereditary bleeding disorders were reviewed retrospectively. The mean follow up was 88.7 (range, 24-232) months.

Surgical treatment of the haemophilic pseudotumour: a single centre experience.

Purpose: Haemophilic pseudotumour was defined by Fernandez de Valderrama and Matthews as a progressive cystic swelling involving muscle, produced by recurrent haemorrhage into muscles adjacent to the bone. The pseudotumour mainly occurs in the long bones and the pelvis. The treatment of the haemophilic pseudotumour poses a challenge, and extensive clinical experience is essential to appropriately address this serious complication in patients with haemophilia.

No difference in ROM and knee function between mobile and floating platforms in TKA.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether the floating platforms (FP) were superior to rotating platforms (RP) in computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty (TKA) comparing the range of motion (ROM) as well as clinical and subjective function of the knee.

Methods: This retrospective non-randomized single-centre cohort study includes 255 patients with a primary implanted computer-navigated e.motion™ (Aesculap B.