Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Abstract EN

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.