Total Knee Arthroplasty in Alkaptonuric Ochronosis: the First Case Report in Thailand and Literature Review

Ochronosis is a musculoskeletal manifestation found in alkaptonuria which is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by the deficiency of homogentistic acid oxidase enzyme. This leads to accumulation and deposition of homogentistic acid (HGA) pigments in skin, sclera, tendon, ligament and cartila...

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Main Authors: Witchuree Wejjakul, Anuwat Pongkunakorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2016-10-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/69493