Conversion of bilateral hip and knee ankylosis to total joint replacements.
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We present a 25-year-old patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosis of both hips and both knees treated by staged bilateral hip and knee arthroplasty. She was followed up for 18 months. We discuss the pre-operative planning, surgical details and post-operative rehabilitation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 90 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008