Re: Abstract: Total knee arthroplasty in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/14/04 11:35:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

pghand@... writes:

<< Arthroplasty appears to be an effective option for knee arthritis and

instability in EDS patients, although results and satisfaction are lower

than that reported for conventional arthroplasty indications. >>

My mom has had bilat knee replacements and is doing quite well with them.

Only trouble being when she fell on the one.....but seeing as she has major feet

and ankle issues, that is not surprising, but she is way better than before

she had them. She has VEDS.

Hugs,

Sue Ginley