HSD covers joint hypermobility with musculoskeletal symptoms that do not meet full EDS diagnostic criteria.
✦ AI summary
Research on Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and the closely related hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) describes it as a connective tissue condition involving joint hypermobility, pain, and dislocations, often alongside a wide range of other issues like fatigue, digestive problems, gut-brain symptoms, mast cell activity, and blood-pressure/heart-rate regulation problems [1][2][10]. Surveys of patients show that symptoms are often poorly managed, with disability affecting many areas of daily life and financial barriers to care being common [3]. Some studies point to serious mental health impacts, finding notable rates of self-harm and past suicide attempts among people being assessed for these conditions, linked in part to joint hypermobility itself and other factors like autonomic dysfunction [4]. Other research highlights specific complications such as voice/laryngeal changes [6] and sleep problems, including a case-control study finding that standard CPAP treatment for sleep apnea did not reduce daytime sleepiness as much in this group as in others, suggesting hypermobility-related factors beyond sleep apnea play a role [8]. A broader review calls HSD/hEDS a
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Complications and Management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: A Literature Review.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders affecting collagen and extracellular matrix proteins, which can cause skin hyperelasticity, joint hypermobility, atrophic scarring, and blood vessel fragility. Complications include joint dislocation, chronic pain, fatigue, functional ga…
Hypermobility spectrum disorders and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: patient experiences, disability and implications for rehabilitation.
The diagnosis and management of hypermobility spectrum disorders and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (HSD/hEDS) are a healthcare challenge because of the wide array of symptoms, lack of diagnostic biomarkers, and evolving management guidelines. This study aimed to describe patient experiences, di…
Non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts among individuals seeking assessment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.
Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Generalized Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (G-HSD) experience psychological distress and are at an increased risk for suicidal behaviors. The current study examined associations between factors uniquely relevant to this population and prior suicide…
"Testicular concentrations of metals and metalloids in dogs from the 'Land of Fires' (Campania Region, Italy): a preliminary morphological, chemical and molecular study".
In Campania Region, an area known as the 'Land of Fires', has been described as an open-air dump due to the illegal discharges of toxic substances. The dog (Canis familiaris) represents a useful sentinel for tracking environmental risks. To this aim, fifty male stray dogs were enrolled, and testicul…
Generalized Joint Hypermobility in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Greater Curve Flexibility, Larger Thoracic Kyphosis, but Higher Complication Risk.
Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is prototypical clinical feature of hypermobility spectrum disorders, and emerging studies have found a correlation between GJH and structural spinal changes. This study aims to investigate the preoperative radiographic characteristics and clinical outcomes of p…
Mechanical and biological enhancement of glass ionomer cement through nanofiller integration: a preliminary study for improved restorative applications.
Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are widely used in restorative dentistry because of their chemical adhesion to dental tissues and fluoride release. However, their clinical performance may be limited by insufficient mechanical strength, reduced durability under occlusal loading, and aesthetic concerns.…
Assessing the Effects of In-office Bleaching Agents on Mechanical Behavior, Surface Morphology, and Color Stability of Contemporary Resin Composites: A Comparative In Vitro Investigation.
The increasing demand for aesthetic dental treatments has led to widespread use of resin composites and in-office bleaching procedures. This study evaluated the effect of 35% hydrogen peroxide bleaching on the surface roughness, microhardness, wear, and color stability of three commercially availabl…