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Hemophilia Treatment Center
For over 35 years, the Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Medical Center has pioneered the concept of providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team approach to the management of health care for children and adults with bleeding disorders. In 1970, the Center was designated as an International
Hemophilia Training Center, one of the first four in the
world by the World Federation of Hemophilia.
Message From The Director
The goal of the Hemophilia Treatment Center is to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for persons with congenital bleeding disorders and for the complications of those disorders, including full care for HIV disease. The comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment philosophy brings together hematologists, orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, social workers, and nurses to support patients and their families. Adults and adolescents who have acquired blood-borne infections, including chronic hepatitis and HIV infection, through prior treatment with blood products, are also treated at the Center.
The objective of the Center is the diagnosis and optimal management of bleeding disorders and their complications. Disorders treated include hemophilia A and B, von Willebrand’s disease, and other inborn deficiencies of plasma clotting factors and platelets.
The staff at the Hemophilia Treatment Center understand that hemophilia is a serious, chronic, life-long disorder, and patients need more than purely medical management. Bleeding can happen at any time, disrupting school or work, and may cause prolonged periods of pain and disability, and a decrease in quality of life. The Center provides help through social workers and counselors. They assist adults to live independently and assist parents in helping their children develop self-esteem.
Case Study: Von Willebrand Factor
Michelle
was diagnosed with von Willebrand disease,
a genetic bleeding disorder that prevents the blood from clotting
normally. Caused by a deficient or defective blood protein
known as von Willebrand factor, it is estimated to affect
over two million people in the U.S. Michelle's condition was
type I (the mildest form of the disease) and fortunately for
her, it was diagnosed early. Her symptoms included frequent
nosebleeds, a tendency to bruise easily, and excessive bleeding
following surgery. With proper care and treatment received
at the Hemophilia Treatment Center, Michelle's disease is
managed and she continues an active and productive life.
We are the largest adult hemophilia treatment center in Southern California with a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, physical therapists and...Read more ...
IHTC Designation Achieved Again
Following a mandatory rigorous reapplication process in 2008, the
Hemophilia Treatment Center at Orthopaedic Hospital has once again
been designated and approved as one of a handful of International
Hemophilia Treatment Centers in the U.S. In the next few months,
the HTC looks forward to welcoming a very qualified nurse from
Jamaica who will be completing her fellowship with our program.
Hemophilia Treatment
Center at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Medical Center 2400 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 742-1402
The goal of the Hemophilia Treatment Center is to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for persons with congenital bleeding disorders and for the complications of those disorders, including full care for HIV disease. The comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment philosophy brings together hematologists, orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, social workers, and nurses to support patients and their families. Adults and adolescents who have acquired blood-borne infections, including chronic hepatitis and HIV infection, through prior treatment with blood products, are also treated at the Center.
