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Multidisciplinary management of orthopedic patients with sickle cell disease

Sathappan S Sathappan1, Daniel Ginat, Paul E Di Cesare

  • 1Musculoskeletal Research Center NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York, NY, USA.

Orthopedics
|December 28, 2006
PubMed

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Pharmacological treatments extend sickle cell disease (SCD) patient lifespan into the sixth decade. Multidisciplinary care for orthopedic SCD patients reduces complications and improves outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hematology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Sickle cell disease (SCD) significantly impacts patient lifespan and quality of life.
  • Pharmacological advancements extend survival to the sixth decade.
  • Hemopoietic cell transplantation offers a curative option but requires technical refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of multidisciplinary management for orthopedic complications in sickle cell disease patients.
  • To emphasize the need for improved clinical outcomes in SCD patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on SCD management and orthopedic interventions.
  • Analysis of complication rates and clinical outcomes in SCD patients.
  • Discussion of multidisciplinary care models.

Main Results:

  • Pharmacological treatment extends patient lifespan.
  • Orthopedic procedures are common in SCD patients.
  • Multidisciplinary management is associated with decreased complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated, multidisciplinary care is crucial for optimizing orthopedic surgical outcomes in sickle cell disease.
  • Improved management strategies can enhance the quality of life for SCD patients requiring orthopedic interventions.

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