Summary and next episodes
In this interactive patient case video, Dr Escuriola will guide you through the case of a young man with severe haemophilia A who appears clinically stable, reporting no recent bleeds or joint problems.
As you progress through the case, you will make key clinical decisions on joint assessment, imaging, and management strategies to determine whether subclinical joint disease may be present despite the absence of symptoms.
This video is interactive.
Click on the screen to:
- Respond to clinical questions
- Open folders in the video to access supplementary information
Clinical takeaways
- Synovitis represents a critical window of opportunity before progressive joint damage becomes irreversible
- Absence of symptoms does not exclude active joint disease; subclinical bleeding and synovitis can occur despite prophylaxis
- Imaging, particularly point-of-care ultrasound, allows for early identification of early joint deterioration
- Early identification of synovitis should prompt clinical reassessment and appropriate intervention to treat synovitis and help preserve long-term joint health and quality of life
Duration
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8 MIN
Jun 2026 
