Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of inherited disorders that affect the connective tissues of the body. Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) is the most common type of EDS and is characterized by hypermobile joints, which may dislocate or be a source of chronic pain.
What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
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Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are inherited disorders that affect the body's connective tissues. The most common type, hypermobile EDS, is marked by hypermobile joints that can dislocate and cause chronic pain.