Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. (28th June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Williams, John; Hutt, Jonathan; Rickman, Mark
• Other Names: Mouzopoulos George Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in orthopedics. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-06-28
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/160381
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6749

Abstract

Abstract : 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.