Arthroscopic Ligamentum Teres Reconstruction of the Hip in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Case Study
Authors
Hammarstedt JE, Redmond JM, Gupta A, Domb BG
DOI: 10.5301/hipint.5000228
Purpose
To report the first case of arthroscopic ligamentum teres (LT) reconstruction in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) suffering from hip instability and pain.
Methods
A 43-year-old female with EDS underwent arthroscopic LT reconstruction using a tibialis anterior allograft, combined with labral repair and capsular plication. Outcomes were measured pre- and postoperatively at 1 year with validated hip scores and pain assessments.
Key Findings
The patient showed marked improvement in hip stability, reduced pain, and improved function at 1-year follow-up.
Conclusion
LT reconstruction may be a viable surgical option to restore hip stability and reduce pain in patients with EDS, a group with traditionally difficult-to-treat joint hypermobility.
What This Means for Patients
Patients with EDS and symptomatic hip instability may benefit from ligament reconstruction surgery, offering a potential new treatment avenue to improve quality of life and joint function.