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Risk factors and impact of orthopaedic monitoring on the outcome of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in adults with sickle cell disease: 215 patients case study with control group.

par Mukisi-Mukaza, Martin;Saint Martin, C;Etienne-Julan, Maryse;Donkerwolcke, Monique ;Burny, Marie Eve;Burny, Franz Léon
Référence Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research, 97, 8, page (814-820)
Publication Publié, 2011-12

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Sickle cell disease is a public health problem. The WHO has recommended that global management be implemented to reduce mortality and morbidity. Since no comprehensive care programme for bone and joint complications exists, the Caribbean Sickle Cell Disease Center added orthopaedic consultation to screen for and monitor these complications in 1992.