Genetic testing pre-surgery to avoid complications?

[terry947]

Would it be smart to do some sort of genetic testing pre surgery to see if everything's fine?  I have some minor symptoms of EDS such as vaulted palate, scoliosis and joint cracking and pops. No hyper mobility or other serious issues though.

I'm asking because a while back I read about Chelies story on real self about how her surgeon royally messed her up because he didn't think EDS was anything to worry about (http://www.realself.com/question/las-vegas-nv-the-risks-orthognathic-surgery-patient-ehlers-danlos-syndrome)

And it's kind of got me worried because I obviously don't want the same thing to happen to me. He any one here had some sort of genetic testing?

Also which kind of specialist would I have to see?

[carlos30]

I had it on a behalf of maxfac surgeon to exclude any possible syndrome. I have subtle signs and as well experiences which suggest the possibility of syndrome presence. I visited clinical geneticist.

And if such research isn't paid by your NHS, you probably won't be able pay it by yourself since it's utterly expensive.

[LoveofScotch]

Yes! Well, maybe? OK, it depends.

It's too complex to go over everything, but if you have any concerns you should see a clinical geneticist.

[terry947]

thanks for replies

here in canada its costs around $1000 to get private testing, though i'm sure i can get it paid by the government.

Do genetic test prove 100%, whether or not you gave some sort of genetic disorder?


Because when it comes to EDS, marfans or all those other similar disorders, all i have that is related to those is a high vaulted palate, and some posture issues. Im stiff as a board, not hyper mobile etc...

[LoveofScotch]

Remember, I'm just a nobody on the internet...

Are you sure that dollar amount isn't just for the consult? Often times, if there are concerns, additional testing will be ordered. For example--an echo to look at the heart, a skin biopsy (generally taken from the bicep area...it's tiny) to look for a variety of things, etc. (I don't have any idea how health insurance works in Canada.)

No, unfortunately a clinical geneticist can rarely tell you if you're 100% A-OK. On the upside, they generally can diagnose the 'big stuff.'

You can feel stiff as a board AND be hypermobile at the same time. It really is confusing, so I would see someone before having surgery if you're concerned.

Take care

[terry947]

Cleared everything up. I'll definitely get it before I have jaw surgery.

Thanks for the replies!