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

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.