title: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
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.
authors.affiliation: Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, St George's University Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, St George's University Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UK.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hutt
authors.affiliation: Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, St George's University Hospital, London SW17 0QT, UK.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rickman