Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeBy: Nicole Piazza

What is EDS? Ehlers Danlos syndrome is a collagen

deficiency disorder that affects muscles, tendons and ligaments.

What is collagen? The main structural protein found in

connective tissue. When lacking, an extreme amount of

hyper mobility and hyper laxity are visible.

Is Ehlers Danlos syndrome Genetic? Yes! Ehlers Danlos syndrome a genetic

mutation. Some types are able to be tested for,

majority are visually diagnosed

Different types of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? Hyper mobility (Formerly EDS Type III)

Classical (Formerly EDS Types I & II)

Vascular (Formerly EDS Type IV)

Kyphoscoliosis (Formerly EDS Type VI)

Arthrochalasia (Formerly EDS Type VII A&B)

Dermatosparaxis (Formerly EDS Type VIIC)

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Classical (Formerly EDS Types I & II)One found in every 10,000 – 20,000 people

SymptomsAbnormal HealingHyper mobility Skin hyper extensibility

Skin is often velvety to touch

Hypermobility Type (type III) One found in every 10,000- 15,000 people

SymptomsHyper mobility Minor Hyper elastic skinMusculoskeletal (Pain all over)Frequent subluxation/dislocations Other disorders often come with Type three

Vascular type (formerly type IV) EDS

This is one of the most rare types. This is only found in 1 person in every 100,000 to 200,000 people.

SymptomsThin/Translucent skinEasy bruisingArterial, intestinal, and/or uterine fragilityOrgan Ruptures

Ocular-scoliatic (type VI)Less than one person in 1,000,000 have this type of EDS.

Symptoms: This type is strictly involving the eyes

Blurriness that may come and goDiplopiaDouble vision Tunnel visionMyopia

Arthrochalasia Type (VII)This is found in less than one person in every 1,000,000. Skin hyperextensibility with easy

bruising Tissue fragility including atrophic scars Muscle Hypotonia Kyphoscoliosis Radiologically Mild Osteopenia. 

How has bio-tech helped?

Although there is no cure for Ehlers -Danlos syndrome, there are ways to help with the disorder in a preventative factor. Some include: Regular Echo-cardiograms EKG’s Physical Therapy Some types of medication are helpful.

However, treatment depends on the patient.

Citations http://

www.orthop.washington.edu/PatientCare/OurServices/Arthritis/Articles/EhlersDanlosSyndrome.aspx

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