Total Hip Arthroplasty in a Patient with Camurati-Engelmann Disease: A Case Report

David H Ge1, Stephen Yu1, Jacob D Ziegler2

  • 1Division of Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY.

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|June 29, 2018
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Camurati-Engelmann disease can cause severe hip osteoarthritis. Uncemented total hip arthroplasty is a viable surgical option, offering excellent recovery and durable outcomes for affected patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • Camurati-Engelmann disease is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by progressive diaphyseal dysplasia.
  • Patients often present with bone pain, deformities, and functional limitations due to skeletal abnormalities.
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