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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.
Insights
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.
Case:
We review the case of a 44-year-old man with Camurati-Engelmann disease, who presented with chronic right hip pain that did not improve following intra-articular hip injections. He was functionally debilitated because of the worsening pain. Routine radiographs demonstrated severe right hip osteoarthritis and severe diaphyseal sclerosis of the femur. To address the narrowed medullary cavity, appropriate reaming of the diaphysis and broaching to fill the metaphysis were performed. The patient underwent an uncemented total hip arthroplasty that resulted in an excellent recovery with no complications.
Conclusion:
Uncemented total hip arthroplasty serves as a good option for patients with hip osteoarthritis secondary to Camurati-Engelmann disease. Anticipation of potential operative challenges is the key to avoiding complications and achieving an optimal, durable outcome.
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