The outcome of total knee replacement in patients with hemophilia has been variable. Several authors have suggested a relationship between high rates of late infection following total knee replacement in patients with hemophilia and a positive HIV status. The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of primary total knee replacements performed in a large group of hemophilic patients at a single institution by the same primary surgeon.
Despite the anatomical challenges, the mechanical survival of total knee replacements in patients with hemophilia is quite good. However, the prevalence of infection after the total knee replacements was high. The prevention of late infection would substantially improve the long-term outcome of total knee replacements in this patient population.
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The outcome of total knee replacement in patients with hemophilia has been variable. Several authors have suggested a relationship between high rates of late infection following total knee replacement in patients with hemophilia and a positive HIV status. The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of primary total knee replacements performed in a large group of hemophilic patients at a single institution by the same primary surgeon.
Despite the anatomical challenges, the mechanical survival of total knee replacements in patients with hemophilia is quite good. However, the prevalence of infection after the total knee replacements was high. The prevention of late infection would substantially improve the long-term outcome of total knee replacements in this patient population.
Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.