Total hip arthroplasty in patients with dwarfism

Orthopedics. 2005 Sep;28(9 Suppl):s1075-8.

Abstract

Skeletal dysplasia or dwarfism presents in a host of manners. Degenerative hip disease can present as a primary problem secondary to the abnormal growth disturbance or secondarily from the abnormal load distributions through the hip joint itself. Total hip arthroplasty is a successful procedure but sought with increased risks and complications when compared to routine hip arthroplasty. Custom or modular hip implants can help a surgeon manage the abnormal bone morphology seen with this condition.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / methods*
  • Dwarfism / diagnostic imaging
  • Dwarfism / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Joint / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome