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[Angiography in coxarthrosis (author's transl)]
Archiv Fur Orthopadische Und Unfall-Chirurgie
|March 31, 1977
Summary
Angiography in hip osteoarthritis revealed arteriosclerotic changes, particularly femoral head vessel occlusion, in patients over 53. This study discusses the diagnostic significance of these findings for prognosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Vascular Radiology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Osteoarthritis of the hip is a common degenerative joint disease.
- Vascular changes may influence osteoarthritis progression and treatment outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role of angiography in patients with hip osteoarthritis.
- To investigate the prevalence and significance of arteriosclerotic changes in the hip vasculature.
Main Methods:
- Angiography was performed on 58 patients diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis.
- Patient demographics, including age and sex, were recorded.
- Arteriosclerotic changes, specifically vessel occlusions, were identified and analyzed.
Main Results:
- A female predominance (3.5:1) was observed in the patient cohort.
- Arteriosclerotic changes were present in all patients over 53 years old.
- Occlusion of the deep femoral artery (R. profundus a. circumflexa femoris med.) supplying the femoral head was frequently noted.
Conclusions:
- Angiography provides valuable insights into vascular status in hip osteoarthritis.
- Arteriosclerotic changes, particularly femoral head vessel occlusion, may impact prognosis and treatment strategies.
- Further research is warranted to explore the causal relationship between vascular disease and hip osteoarthritis.