Novel Use of Meniscal Allograft Arthroplasty for Basal Joint Arthritis in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report
Abstract
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a complex condition to treat surgically due to the nature of the disease. Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis is a particularly prevalent condition that often requires surgical intervention for symptomatic and motor relief. A 56-year-old female patient with EDS opted for surgical treatment after persistent pain of the joint refractory to conservative treatment after one year. With no complications and an unremarkable recovery period, the patient has returned to baseline function with no restrictions in activities of daily living, significantly reduced reported pain, and a high level of reported satisfaction with the results of this procedure at six-month postoperative follow-up. This case report aims to highlight the outcomes of a possible treatment option for CMC arthritis in patients with EDS using meniscal allograft arthroplasty.
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