Functional Outcome of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Teenagers with End Stage Avascular Necrosis of the Head of Femur Resulting from Sickle Cell Disease

Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the commonest cause of avascular necrosis (AVN) among teenagers in our environment. When diagnosed early, joint preserving operations and physical therapy may prolong the congruency of the hip joint. However, due to the sociocultural behavior and the disequilibrium in universal health system in our sub region, the affected population often gets to the orthopaedic surgeons with advanced stage of the pathology affecting activities of daily living and carrier progression.