1Connective tissue disorder
Genetic disorder affecting collagen formation and function (NIH, 2023).
Affects organ systems
Proper diagnosis is crucial to outcomes and reducing complications
Often first noticed as hypermobility
ehlers-danlos syndrome
2what are the 6 types of ehlers danlos syndrome
Classical
Vascular
Hypermobile
Arthrochalasis
Kyphoscoliosis
Dermatochalasis
3what is the etiology of ehlers danlos syndrome
genetic (most often autosomal dominant)
41 in ____ to 1 in _____ people have ehlers danlos
1 in 5000 to 1 in 10,000 depending on subtype
5Hypermobility subtype is most common; 1 in _____ to 1 in _____
Hypermobility subtype is most common; 1 in 10000 to 1 in 15000
6Classical subtype; 1 in _____ to 1 in _____
Classical subtype; 1 in 10000 to 1 in 20000
7why is their likely an underestimation of incidence of ehlers danlos syndrome
mild cases may not be diagnosed
8what are the signs and symptoms of ehlers danlos sydrome
Skin hyperextensibility
Hyperflexible joints
Delayed wound healing
Thin scarring after wound healing
Shoulder dislocation
Incontinence, diarrhea
Pain
Fatigue
Dental pathologies
9what is the diagnosis of ehlers danlos syndrome
Identifying collection of symptoms
No specific tests
Genetic testing
10what is the cure for ehlers danlos syndrome
prevention
11what are some examples of impact on occupational performance for ehlers danlos syndrome
Fine motor tasks
Handwriting, cutting
Fatigue
Hyperextend joints
Compensation techniques/joint protection
Contact activities
12what are some differencial diagnoses for ehlers danlos syndrome
osteogenesis imperfecta
Marfan syndrome
Loeys-Deitz syndrome
Cutis laxa
Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, depression
13what are the safety precautions for ehlers danlos syndrome
dislocation
subluxation
fall risk
14what are the contraindications for ehlers danlos syndrome
medical
15what are the considerations for ehlers danlos syndrome
joint protection
weakness
fatigue
16where might you work with patients with ehlers danlos syndrome
any setting