Col1a1 Related Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Cn379214
A genetic connective tissue disorder affecting collagen, causing loose joints and fragile skin. Management focuses on protecting joints, physical therapy, and monitoring for complications.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q79.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- musculoskeletal
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Joint hypermobility
(musculoskeletal)Joint pain or stiffness
(musculoskeletal)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Skin hyperextensibility
(musculoskeletal)Easy bruising
(musculoskeletal)Recurrent joint dislocations
(musculoskeletal)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Joint Protection and Stabilization Program
Comprehensive physical therapy emphasizing joint stabilization, muscle strengthening, and proprioceptive training to protect hypermobile joints and prevent dislocations in COL1A1-related EDS.
Activity Modification and Joint Protection Strategies
Education and implementation of lifestyle adaptations including avoiding high-impact activities, using assistive devices when needed, and learning proper body mechanics to minimize joint stress and injury risk.
Additional treatment options
Pain Management Pharmacotherapy
Multimodal approach to managing chronic musculoskeletal pain using appropriate analgesics, which may include acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and in some cases medications for neuropathic pain components.
medicationSurgical Intervention for Severe Joint Instability
Surgical procedures such as joint stabilization, tendon transfers, or soft tissue reconstruction for joints with recurrent dislocations or severe instability that fails conservative management.
surgicalChronic Pain Psychological Intervention
Psychological support including cognitive-behavioral therapy specifically adapted for chronic pain associated with connective tissue disorders. Addresses pain coping strategies and quality of life optimization.
psychologicalWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
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What is Col1a1 Related Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Cn379214?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Malfait F, Francomano C, Byers P, et al. The 2017 international classification of the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2017;175(1):8-26.
Byers PH, Murray ML. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A review of clinical manifestations and molecular genetics. Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2018;6(4):525-540.
De Paepe A, Malfait F, Eyman M. Vascular complications in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A retrospective cohort study. Genet Med. 2020;22(9):1484-1492.
Kalscheuer SM, Wischmeijer A, van der Smagt J. COL1A1-related skeletal dysplasia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2019;15(11):655-666.
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