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Total hip replacement in Down's syndrome.

H D Skoff, K Keggi

    Orthopedics
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Total hip replacement offers a useful surgical option for treating hip osteoarthritis in Down

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Genetics
    • Rheumatology

    Background:

    • Hip subluxation affects 4-5% of individuals with Down syndrome, potentially leading to coxarthrosis in adulthood.
    • Painful coxarthrosis is a common complication in adults with Down syndrome.

    Observation:

    • Eight total hip replacements were performed in five patients with Down syndrome (ages 37-64) for severe coxarthrosis.
    • Patients were followed for an average of 4.3 years post-surgery.

    Findings:

    • Postoperative Harris hip scores averaged 92, indicating an improvement from 'fair' to 'excellent'.
    • All patients experienced significant clinical improvement and easier daily care post-procedure.
    • No major complications were reported following the total hip replacements.

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    Implications:

    • Total hip replacement is a viable and effective treatment for hip osteoarthritis in patients with Down syndrome.
    • This surgical option can significantly improve quality of life and functional outcomes for affected individuals.