J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2021 Apr;56(2):164-167. 10.4055/jkoa.2021.56.2.164.

Hip Arthrodesis to Treat Severe Hip Osteoarthritis in an Adolescent with Down Syndrome

• Jung YH
• Shin KY
• Lee JY

• KMID: 2514863
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2021.56.2.164

Abstract

Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder and is accompanied by hip osteoarthritis in approximately 28% of patients. This paper reports a case of hip arthrodesis as a treatment for severe hip osteoarthritis in adolescent Down syndrome patients. When performing surgical treatment of patients with Down syndrome, it is necessary to take a comprehensive approach that considers not only the medical point of view, but also the psychological and economic requirements of the patient and their social environment.

Keyword

Down syndrome; hip osteoarthritis; arthrodesis