Surgical Management of a Case of Debilitating Multiple Joint Osteoarthritis [MJOA] Co-Existing with Degenerative Disease of the Spine in an Elderly Patient

Abstract

The management of multiple joint osteoarthritis is a challenging ordeal especially in the Low- and Middle- income Countries where most  victims present late as a result of poverty and ignorance. This is particularly so in the elderly patients with the added problems of  osteoporosis, increased risk of deep venous thrombosis and co- morbidities. We have discussed our experience in the management of an elderly patient who presented with incapacitating osteoarthritis of both knees and right hip with associated spine disease and who was  bed ridden for two years prior to presentation. Debilitating Polyarthritis, Multiple joint replacements, Surgery in the elderly, distal femoral  replacement.