Management of shoulder instability in hypermobility-type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Samuel E Broida; Aidan P Sweeney; Michael B Gottschalk; Eric R Wagner

doi:10.1016/j.xrrt.2021.03.002

Management of shoulder instability in hypermobility-type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

JSES Rev Rep Tech. 2021 Mar 24;1(3):155-164. doi: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2021.03.002. eCollection 2021 Aug.

Authors

Samuel E Broida¹, Aidan P Sweeney¹, Michael B Gottschalk¹, Eric R Wagner¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Abstract

Shoulder instability in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can result in lifelong pain and functional disability. Treatment in this population is complicated by the severe degree of instability as well as the underlying abnormalities of the joint connective tissue. Appropriate care for these patients requires a thorough understanding of the natural history of their disease, knowledge of the available treatment options, and certain special considerations. This article reviews the pathoanatomy, recognition, and management of shoulder instability in the patient with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Keywords: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; Shoulder instability; hypermobility; multidirectional instability; recurrent instability; shoulder arthroscopy.

Publication types

Review