Managing Haemophilic Arthropathy in People With Haemophilia in Japan: An Informal Consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with haemophilia who develop haemophilic arthropathy experience disabling physical effects, limiting functionality and quality of life (QOL). Although Clinical Practice Guidelines are available for haemophilia management, consensus on haemophilic arthropathy management is needed.

Aim

To develop recommendations for haemophilic arthropathy management in people with haemophilia adapted to the Japanese medical setting.

Methods

Using an informal consensus method, a steering group of 14 clinical experts (orthopaedic, rehabilitation, paediatric, and haematology) in Japan developed 40 literature-based statements and 18 sub-statements related to haemophilic arthropathy management in people with haemophilia. A panel of 30 experts was surveyed by email about

SUBMITTER: Ono K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462597 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature