What Plastic Surgeon Should Know about Hemophilic Hand? A Case Report and Literature Review

Hemophilia is a congenital recessive bleeding disorder due to factor VIII (hemophilia A) and factor IX (hemophilia B) deficiency. Hand manifestations are infrequent; therefore, they are not reported in literature. The hand manifestations in patients with hemophilia are multiple and require health personnel trained. A high level of clinical suspicion is required, early identification of pathologies in hand and to establish an early and adequate treatment avoiding the development of complications.

Alan Hernández Campos M.D.

If I tell my patients that they cannot be cured, they will lose all hope. Therefore, physicians must be in continuous renewal of knowledge. As a young plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I consider that creating knowledge keeps you updated in order to offer the best treatment for your patients. It has turned a motivating force to improve my medical knowledge and surgical skills.