Refining patterns of joint hypermobility, habitus, and orthopedic traits in joint hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers –Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type

This study pointed out a more protean musculoskeletal phenotype than previously considered according to available diagnostic criteria for JHS/EDS–HT. Our findings corroborated the need for a re‐thinking of JHS/EDS–HT on clinical grounds in order to find better therapeutic and research strategies. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A - March 6, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Silvia Morlino, Chiara Dordoni, Isabella Sperduti, Marina Venturini, Claudia Celletti, Filippo Camerota, Marina Colombi, Marco Castori Tags: Original Article Source Type: research