Abstract
Alcaptonuria is an inherited hereditary metabolic disorder, which is associated with various systemic abnormalities and related to the accumulation of homogentisic acid and a derived melanine-like pigment in the connective tissues; the latter is termed ochronosis. We present the arthroscopic findings in the shoulder of a 58-year-old female with ochronotic arthropathy and discuss the role of arthroscopy in the diagnosis and management of this rare metabolic disorder.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 176-181 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2006 |
Keywords
- Alcaptonuria
- Arthritis
- Arthroscopy
- Homogentisic acid
- Ochronosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Surgery