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ArticleCureus2024

Anaesthesia Considerations in a Case of Alkaptonuria Posted for Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Saurabh M Barde, Pratibha U Deshmukh, Mukesh Laddha, Dilip Rathi

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Saurabh M BardeAnaesthesia, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur, IND.
Pratibha U DeshmukhAnaesthesia, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur, IND.
Mukesh LaddhaOrthopaedics, RNH Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur, IND.
Dilip RathiOrthopaedics, RNH Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur, IND.

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Abstract

Alkaptonuria is a rare hereditary condition in which homogentisic acid is deposited in collagenous tissues, leading to blackish discoloration, degenerative changes, restricted mobility, and pain in the affected part. The skeletal system is commonly affected, resulting in the stiffening of the vertebral spine, shoulders, knees, hip joints, and thoracic cage. Additionally, the degenerative process involves heart valves, endocardium, and kidneys, with associated pathophysiological changes. These patients present significant challenges in neuraxial anesthesia, airway management, and postoperative pain relief. In this report, we present the anesthetic management of a case of alkaptonuria undergoing total knee arthroplasty and discuss the encountered difficulties. We conclude that the perioperative anesthesia management of alkaptonuria patients requires thorough planning to effectively address the various challenges associated with the administration of anesthesia.

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adductor canal blockalkaptonuriahomogentisic acidochronosisultrasound guidancevideolaryngoscopy

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PMID38978889
PMCPMC11228421

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