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Prophylactic hematologic treatment is currently the gold standard of treatment for hemophilia. Although it is much more effective than on-demand (episodic) treatment in preventing bleeding and chronic joint damage, it does not completely prevent hemophilic arthropathy. Knowledge of the musculoskeletal (MSK) and functional manifestations of hemophilia is essential for appropriate and individualized treatment. MSK medicine techniques aim to reduce the impact on quality of life that these injuries and their sequelae can have on people with hemophilia. Special attention should be paid to the problems that patients present in activities of daily living and social participation, in order to maintain as much independence and autonomy as possible. It is essential to treat each injury from the very beginning, starting with hemarthrosis, seeking maximum functional recovery and prevention of complications, thus ensuring that there are no sequelae. The therapy will be applied until the proposed physical and functional objectives have been achieved. The treatment options chosen will depend on an accurate diagnosis of the injury, the physical condition, the functional capabilities of each patient, the symptoms present, the impact on the patient’s lifestyle, and the resources available.
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De la Corte-Rodríguez, H., Liddle, A.D., Rodríguez-Merchán, E.C. (2022). Musculoskeletal Medicine in Hemophilia (Including Pain Control). In: Rodríguez-Merchán, E.C. (eds) Advances in Hemophilia Treatment . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93990-8_12
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