Orthopedic Surgery in Patients with Hemophilia

Edited by two leading orthopedic surgeons who are specialists in the treatment of hemophilia, Orthopedic Surgery in Patients with Hemophilia shows all the surgical techniques needed for surgical treatment of musculoskeletal complications of hemophilia. A practical guide, designed for use on the ward or in the office, this book draws on the experience of numerous specialists worldwide, from developed and developing countries. As well as orthopedic surgery, it also covers research, hematology, and rehabilitation. Although of primary interest to the orthopedic surgeon, rheumatologist, and physiotherapist, this book will also be relevant to the hematologist responsible for the care of the hemophiliac patient.

• Arthrocentesis
• Hemarthrosis
• Hemophiliac Patients
• Hemophilic cysts
• Hemophilic pseudotumors
• Orthopedic surgeon
• Rehabilitation
• Synoviorthesis
• traumatology
• Trauma Surgery
• rehabilitation psychology

From the reviews:

"This book covers the surgical management of patients with hemophilia and musculoskeletal involvement. The purpose is to explain the specialized surgical care required to treat patients with hemophilia. The audience includes orthopedic surgeons involved in managing patients with hemophilia, as well as general surgeons and emergency room physicians." (Riad Barmada, Doody’s Review Service, October, 2008)

• Department of Orthopedics, Hemophilia Foundation and General Hospital de Agudos “Juan A. Fernandez”, Buenos Aires, Argentina

  Horacio A. Caviglia

• Hemophilic Arthropathy Treatment Centre “Maria Grazia Gatti Randi”, Milan, Italy

  Luigi Piero Solimeno

Horacio Caviglia is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Buenos Aires University, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is also the Past President of Musculoskeletal Committee of WFH. He published several articles in journals such as Haemophilia and Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research.

Luigi Piero Solimeno is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chief of Hemophilic Arthropathy Treatment Centre "Maria Grazia Gatti Randi" in Milan, Italy. He is the Vice Junior President of Musculoskeletal Committee of WFH. He also published for Haemophilia.

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