Ehlers–Danlos syndromes: Not just joint hypermobility

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Ehlers–Danlos syndromes: Not just joint hypermobility

6 November 2024

By Caron Orelowtiz

Wednesday 6 November 2024, 12:15 AM

A new diagnostic framework can be used to classify generalised joint hypermobility in children and adolescents according to symptoms – these can include skin and tissue fragility [Image: Yulia Dubyna on Unsplash]

The Ehlers–Danlos syndromes community is often underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed. This article aims to raise awareness of these conditions to enable early diagnosis

This Practice article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.5 credits for continuing professional development purposes (2 , Educate small, BACK panel - grey

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