A student with this condition studies here.
Skin bruises and cuts easily, but copes in a workshop
environment OK. Biggest problem with the condition seems
to be a tendency to dislocate joints, Knees, shoulder
ankles. Not necessarily that frequent as the person
affected will obvioulsy try to avoid situations that could
cause these. When not recovering from a dislocation I'm
not sure there are any significant problems, in regard to
study at any rate.
On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 13:49:58 -0000 Ian Webb
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> Information from http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/e21.html
>
>
> Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome consists of several types of genetic
> connective tissue
> disorders. In general, these are due to collagen (a naturally
> occurring
> protein) abnormality. Common characteristics include
> abnormalities of the skin,
> ligaments and in some instances internal organs. Problems include
> fragile
> and/or stretchy skin, bruising, poor wound healing and loose joints
> which are
> prone to dislocation and subluxation. Chronic joint and limb pain is
> common
> even when skeletal radiographs are normal. Early degenerative
> arthritis,
> mitral valve prolapse and hernias may also present problems.
> Prematurity due
> to rupture of the fetal membranes can occur in pregnancy. When
> bruising
> presents in a child it may be incorrectly attributed to non-
> accidental injury.
>
> Date sent: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 13:29:41 +0000
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> From: "P. Lim" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Help - Does anyone know what Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is or its effects please?!!
> Pauline Lim [log in to unmask]
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