Immobile to Ambulation: Complex Multijoint Pathologies in a Patient with Advanced HIV Disease: A Case Report.

Justin T Samuel Imani N Nwokeji Sehrish Ali Nityananda Rao Jakkula Jonathan Fung Andrew Campbell Naveen Singanamala

Published in: JBJS case connector (2024)

Patients with AHD may develop multijoint pathologies, secondary to HIV, antiretroviral therapy, or prolonged immobility, resulting in loss of ambulation and independence. Restoring ambulation may necessitate multiple surgeries, with potential for success.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hiv positive
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv aids
hiv infected patients
hiv testing
men who have sex with men
south africa
case report
risk assessment