Osteonecrosis in sickle cell disease: Contemporary orthopaedic practice and outcomes across African healthcare settings

Key Points

• To assess the current practice and outcomes of osteonecrosis treatment in sickle cell disease across African healthcare settings.
• Analyzed current diagnostic practices and treatment options for osteonecrosis in sickle cell disease.
• Identified challenges related to late presentation and diagnostic limitations.
• Evaluated the reliance on salvage arthroplasty as a treatment option.
• Late presentation is common among patients with sickle cell disease and osteonecrosis.
• Diagnostic limitations hinder effective treatment, often leading to salvage arthroplasty.
• Strengthening early detection and joint-preserving interventions could improve patient outcomes.

Abstract