Physical therapy for end-stage hemophilic arthropathy: a case report

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Nov 27;24(1):916. doi: 10.1186/s12891-023-07056-8.

Abstract

This report introduces a young adult who has been in bed for more than ten years with end-stage hemophilic arthropathy. He didn't have access to factor VIII (FVIII) in the early stage of hemophilia due to the high costs of clotting replacement therapy. As a result, he is experiencing some difficulties, such as joint contracture, muscular atrophy, severe pain, and poor function of cardiopulmonary. He came to visit us for a comprehensive rehabilitation program, and, finally, he achieved the basic goal of self-care in daily life.

Keywords: Hemophilia; Hemophilic arthropathy; Physical therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis*
  • Hemophilia A* / complications
  • Hemophilia A* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases* / complications
  • Joint Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Young Adult