Lower limb arthrodeses in haemophilia

Abstract

Sixteen severely haemophilic patients have undergone arthrodesis of one joint of the lower limb in the period 1966 to 1976: 9 arthrodeses of the knee and 7 of the ankle. The follow-up period was from 9 months to 8 years. The arthrodeses were secured by internal fixation. The method was not without complications, but a satisfactory bony union resulted in all cases without further surgical intervention.