In this study we understand that Surgical management of shoulder instability in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) remains challenging secondary to the pathologic nature of their connective tissue. Allograft reconstruction of the shoulder capsule in EDS has the potential to increase stability by providing healthier connective tissue. The purpose of this study was to report the surgical technique and outcome of open capsulorraphy and augmentation of the anterior capsule with an Achilles tendon allograft in patients with shoulder instability in the setting of EDS. Five shoulders (4 patients) with EDS and severe anteroinferior or multidirectional instability underwent open capsular shift combined with Achilles allograft augmentation of the anterior capsule. Patients were evaluated for pain, motion, recurrent instability, subjective shoulder value, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, complications, and reoperations. The mean follow-up time was 3.6 years (range, 2-5 years). Shoulder stability was restored in 4 of 5 (80%) shoulders. At the final follow-up, the mean subjective shoulder value and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores were 84 and 77.3.
Reference link- https://www.jshoulderelbow.org/article/S1058-2746(20)30612-1/fulltext
