J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1970 Sep;5(3):115-119. 10.4055/jkoa.1970.5.3.115.

A Case of Hemophilic Arthropathy due to A. H. G. Deficiency

• Shin ES
• Lee SY

• KMID: 2464366
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1970.5.3.115

Abstract

One of the most important aspect of hemophilia is repeated bleeding into the joint. The frequency of such hemorrhages varies with the severity of the disease. In moderate or severe cases, repeated hemorrhages result in considerable impairment of joint structure and function: Contractures and gross deformity are frequent end result. This paper described a case of hemophilia A, 24-year-old male, who developed deformity of the shoulder, elbow, ankle and knee joint because of repeated hemoarthrosis. Author attempted to treat this patient by transfusion of fresh whole blood and traction, which resulted in some clinical improvement.

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Congenital Abnormalities
Contracture
Elbow
Hemophilia A
Hemorrhage
Humans
Joints
Knee Joint
Male
Shoulder
Traction
Young Adult