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Los Angeles Orthopaedic
Medical Center


Treatment and Services:


Treatments

Hemophilia and other Bleeding Disorders

Sickle Cell Disease

Thrombosis (clotting disorders)

Joint Reconstruction/Replacement (orthopaedic surgery)

Services

The Hemophilia Treatment Center provides comprehensive care for patients, including medical, social/psychological, and orthopaedic care, as well as diagnostic testing and counseling.

We customize your treatment according to your needs including:

Diagnosis and evaluation of adult and pediatric patients suspected of having:

hemophilia
sickle cell
thrombosis
associated bleeding or clotting disorders

Emergency management of hemophilia, sickle cell, thrombosis, and other bleeding disorders

Psychosocial support for family members

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Financial counseling for patients and parents

Referrals to specialists

Education provided to patients and/or families to increase knowledge of disorder and help improve quality of life

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Additional Services:

Education

Education of patients, family members, teachers, employers and the community regarding bleeding and clotting disorders.

Education of healthcare professionals regarding hemophilia, sickle cell, HIV and related disorders.

Resident and Fellowship training in the comprehensive care of hemophilia and related disorders.

Laboratory

Clotting-factor and factor-inhibitor assays, including those needed within 24 hours.

Hepatitis and HIV screening.

DNA analysis for carrier detection.

Other specialized tests.

Research

Study of issues central to hemophilia, including inhibitor formation, induction of immune tolerance, prevention of viral infections, and promotion of joint health.

Collection and analysis of individual patient data regarding treatment efficacy and patient morbidity and mortality.

Assessment of the impact of psychosocial interventions on the quality of life of hemophiliacs and their families.

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Hemophilia Treatment Center at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Medical Center
2400 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 742-1402

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