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Total hip arthroplasty in a patient with arthrogryphosis and an ipsilateral above knee amputation
Michael Leonard1, Paul Nicholson
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Adeladie and Meath Incorporating the National Childrens Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland. mikeleonard77@gmail.com
Abstract:
The authors present the case of a young man with arthrogryphosis multiplex congenita and an above knee amputation who underwent an ipsilateral total hip replacement. The unique aspects of the case and technical difficulties are highlighted. Follow-up at five years revealed an excellent clinical and radiological outcome.
