ArticleArthroplasty (London, England)2019
Primary hip arthroplasty for the treatment of alkaptonuric hip arthritis: 3- to 24-year follow-ups.
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- Return to work following primary total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Pooled it
- Total hip arthroplasty in patients with alkaptonuria: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Total Joint Arthroplasty in Ochronotic Arthritis of Lower Extremities.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
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- First Documented Hip Replacement in a Palestinian Patient with Ochronotic Alkaptonuria Arthropathy: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Total Hip Arthroplasty in Ochronotic Arthropathy with quadriceps tear. A Case Report with a Review of the Literature.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Ochronotic arthropathy: skeletal manifestations and orthopaedic treatment.EFORT open reviews · 2025Review
- Total Hip Arthroplasty in Ochronotic Arthropathy: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2023Article
- Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Alkaptonuric Shoulder: Case Presentation, Review of Literature, and Technical Considerations.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2023Article
- Total Hip Arthroplasty for Ochronosis: A Report of Three Cases.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe objective of this study is to share our experience in total hip replacement for the treatment of ochronotic hip arthritis, in particular to report how to establish the diagnosis and some tips to limit complications.
methodA cohort comprised of 10 patients (12 hips) with alkaptonuric hip arthritis. There were six men and four women with the mean age of 62.80 ± 7.57 years. All patients had a stiff spine, grossly restricted movements of hip joints, and severely limited daily routine activities. Total hip replacement was performed in all patients. The patients were evaluated at 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery, as well as every 4 years thereafter. Harris hip score was used to assess the functional outcome. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05.
resultsThe mean follow-up lasted 16.70 ± 6.82 years (3 to 24 years). At the final available follow-up, nine patients returned to work, ambulate without an orthosis, and achieve complete pain relief. Harris hip score was improved from poor to excellent. One patient died 16 years after surgery due to breast cancer. No complication relating to prosthetic failures was detected.
conclusionTotal hip replacement gives long-term satisfactory results in patients with alkaptonuric hip arthritis, resulting in comparable function of the hips in patients who undergo primary osteoarthrosis.
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