Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Carsten Scheibye
Orthotics I Biomechanics I Gait Analysis I Diabetic Foot Care I Foot Posture I Orthopaedic Rehabilitation I Foot Insoles
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome refers to a group of multisystemic disorders of connective tissue with variable clinical manifestations that include (but are not limited to) joint hypermobility, dermal fragility, internal organ and blood vessel ruptures.
The 1997 Villefranche classification of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, based on specific diagnostic criteria such as inheritance pattern and molecular defects, is widely regarded as the most reliable measure of identification.
The six major subtypes that are recognised in the classification are – classic, hypermobility (EDS-HT), vascular, kyphoscoliotic, arthrochalasis and dermatosparaxis.
Among these, EDS-HT is the most commonly observed variant of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which can lead to severe and debilitating complications such as frequent dislocations, subluxations and chronic articular pain; this can place limitations on mobility and greatly affect an individual’s quality of life ................ Continue reading on mass4d.com: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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4 个月Fascinating. Without shoes, my default walk looks just like the middle.