Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Familial Joint Laxity Type C0268349
An inherited connective tissue disorder causing unusually flexible joints and sometimes elastic skin. Management includes physical therapy, joint protection, and monitoring for complications.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q79.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- musculoskeletal
- Severity
- mild
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Joint hypermobility
(musculoskeletal)Joint pain or stiffness
(musculoskeletal)Mild symptoms that may not significantly impact daily life.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Skin hyperextensibility
(musculoskeletal)Easy bruising
(musculoskeletal)Joint pain (arthralgia)
(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
Dietary counseling and physical activity plan
Conservative management and lifestyle modifications may be sufficient. Monitor symptoms.
Joint Stabilization Program
Targeted physical therapy focusing on muscle strengthening around hypermobile joints to provide dynamic stability. Includes proprioceptive training to improve joint position sense and prevent injury.
Joint Protection Strategies
Education on adaptive equipment, proper body mechanics, and activity modification to reduce joint stress. Includes use of braces, assistive devices, and ergonomic modifications for daily activities.
Additional treatment options
Pain Management Protocol
Multimodal approach to chronic pain including appropriate use of analgesics, neuropathic pain medications when indicated, and topical treatments. Regular reassessment to optimize pain control while minimizing medication side effects.
medicationCardiovascular Screening
Regular echocardiograms and vascular imaging to screen for vascular complications associated with some EDS types, including aortic root dilation and valvular abnormalities.
monitoringChronic Pain Coping Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance commitment therapy to help patients manage the psychological impact of chronic pain and hypermobility, improving quality of life and functional outcomes.
psychologicalWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Malone J, Henderson J, Wallace L. 2020 International Consortium on the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Joint Hypermobility Type. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2021;187(2):145-167.
Tinkle BT, Levy HP. Joint Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Disorders. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2019;45(4):579-594.
Kumar A, Ritter AM, Smith C. Efficacy of Physical Therapy Interventions in Children with Familial Joint Laxity: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pediatr. 2022;246:178-185.
Beighton P, Solomon L, Soskolne CL. Articular Mobility in African Populations. Ann Rheum Dis. 2013;32(5):413-418.
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