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ArticleCureus2025

Novel Use of Meniscal Allograft Arthroplasty for Basal Joint Arthritis in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report.

Lucas Vieira, Emma M Eng, Ritesh Chandrasekaran, Ehsan Esmaeili

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Lucas VieiraCollege of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton, USA.
Emma M EngCollege of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton, USA.
Ritesh ChandrasekaranCollege of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton, USA.
Ehsan EsmaeiliDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand and Ortho, Boca Raton, USA.

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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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connective tissue disorderehlers danlos syndromemeniscal allograftmeniscal allograft arthroplastyorthopaedic hand surgerythumb basal joint arthroplastiesthumb carpometacarpal arthritisthumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis

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PMID41492623
PMCPMC12765413

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