Haemophilic arthropathy one of the most severe cause of disability in
patients affected by severe Haemophilia. The identification of early signs of
arthropathy and the assessment of osteochondral damage is fundamental in the
management of such patients. Different imaging modalities can be useful to detect
haemophilic arthropathy at various stages. Conventional radiography demonstrates
bone alterations and indirectly osteochondral damages, and still remains the basis to
plan a surgical treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging better detects soft tissues and
cartilage abnormalities at every stages, while ultrasonography especially by the colorpower
Doppler modality has became crucial for the monitoring of underage subjects
and for the clinical follow-up. Computed tomography is nowadays just used for the
detection of invading pseudotumors, bone erosions, and some extra-musculoskeletal
complications of Haemophilia.
Keywords: Computed tomography, Haemophilia, Haemophilic arthropathy,
Imaging technique, Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiography, Ultrasonography.
