Total Hip Arthroplasty in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review

The prognosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has greatly improved in recent years, resulting in an increased number of patients reporting musculoskeletal complications such as osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be utilised to alleviate the pain associated with...

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Main Authors: John W. Kennedy, Wasim Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/475489