Hand and wrist joint problems in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a heritable disorder of connective tissue that is clinically characterized by joint hypermobility and skin hyperextensibility and fragility. Four of our patients who fit the criteria for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are presented. Abnormalities in the hand and wrist joint that are directly related to joint hypermobility are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery