Ochronosis Associated with Rapid Destruction of the Hip Joint A Case of Report

Abstract

Ochronosis is now the recognised consequence of alkaptonuria, one of the inbone error of metabolism, and melanin-like pigment is deposited in connective tissue.
The desease leads to progressive joint disability after middle age. We have treated a case of ochronotic arthropathy presented rapid destructive change in the right hip joint, leading to severe disability within about 7 months after onset.