Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

This report details the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in an 18-year-old man with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). The reduced mechanical properties of the tissue in EDS can pose a challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. In this case, we describe the use of a hamstring autograft combine...

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Main Authors: John Williams, Jonathan Hutt, Mark Rickman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/160381
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description This report details the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in an 18-year-old man with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). The reduced mechanical properties of the tissue in EDS can pose a challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. In this case, we describe the use of a hamstring autograft combined with a Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS). There was a good radiographical, clinical, and functional outcome after two years. This technique gave a successful outcome in the reconstruction of the ACL in a patient with EDS and therefore may help surgeons faced with the same clinical scenario.
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spelling doaj-art-6b7e157e378d4af8acdaeaa0bdd6da622025-08-20T02:23:59ZengWileyCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572015-01-01201510.1155/2015/160381160381Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeJohn Williams0Jonathan Hutt1Mark Rickman2Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, St George’s University Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UKTrauma and Orthopaedic Department, St George’s University Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UKTrauma and Orthopaedic Department, St George’s University Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UKThis report details the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in an 18-year-old man with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). The reduced mechanical properties of the tissue in EDS can pose a challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. In this case, we describe the use of a hamstring autograft combined with a Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS). There was a good radiographical, clinical, and functional outcome after two years. This technique gave a successful outcome in the reconstruction of the ACL in a patient with EDS and therefore may help surgeons faced with the same clinical scenario.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/160381
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