Osteopetrosis-Anesthetic Considerations for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report

A A Pract. 2019 Jan 1;12(1):5-8. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000828.

Abstract

Autosomal dominant or benign osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder of osteoclasts that results in dense but brittle bone structures. Patients with osteopetrosis may be scheduled for total knee arthroplasty to treat painful and functionally limiting osteoarthrosis. A search of the published literature produced no citation concerning anesthesia for patients with autosomal dominant osteopetrosis undergoing total knee arthroplasty. We present a case report detailing our experience and discuss considerations for the care of future patients with autosomal dominant osteopetrosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravenous
  • Anesthetics / administration & dosage*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods*
  • Dexamethasone / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Ketamine / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteopetrosis / complications
  • Osteopetrosis / surgery*
  • Pain Management / methods
  • Ropivacaine / administration & dosage
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anesthetics
  • Ketamine
  • Ropivacaine
  • Dexamethasone