Recurrent Hemarthrosis Secondary to Erosive Patellofemoral Arthritis Treated with Arthroplasty: A Report of 3 Cases.

Rachael A TurnerJustin N Duke Trevor G Murray Jared R H Foran

Published in: JBJS case connector (2022)

Spontaneous or recurrent effusions in the setting of erosive patellofemoral arthritis should prompt orthopaedic surgeons to consider hemarthrosis as the cause of such effusions. Patellofemoral or total knee arthroplasty is effective in resolving the hemarthroses, resolving pain, and restoring function in these patients.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
total hip
end stage renal disease
rheumatoid arthritis
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
chronic pain
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
neuropathic pain
quality improvement
spinal cord injury