Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Case Study
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Eliza Clark and Megan Kanter
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a hereditary collagen disorder characterized by articular hypermobility, dermal hyperelasticity, and widespread tissue fragility. Individuals with EDS demonstrate defects in the body's connective tissues, manifesting as altered strength, elasticity, integrity, and healing properties of the tissues.[1] This case was adapted from Bem-Haja et al case study by Bellarmine University Doctorate of Physical Therapy students Eliza Clark and Megan Kanter. This case discusses the presentation and physical therapy management of a 17 year old patient presenting with complaints of widespread joint pain, especially on knee, initially diagnosed as having "growing pains" by a pediatrician and then with the diagnostic hypothesis of EDS, based on symptoms, including chronic musculoskeletal pain, widespread muscle weakness and history of hypermobility.[2]
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www.physio-pedia.com/Ehlers-Danlos_Syndrome
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- ↑ Pessler S, Sherry DD. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec19/ch284/ch284c.html?qt=ehlers%20danlos&alt=sh (Accessed Feb 12, 2010).
- ↑ Bem-Haja PL, Canga JC, Abreu YLD, Bedoni FM. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in chronic pain patient. Case report. Revista Dor. 2016;17(2).
