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If someone with ehlers danlos syndrome over stretches and hurts a joint are they more prone to over stretching the same joint again?

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Affected kids should be discouraged from showing off, as joint condition may deteriorate.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 6/26/2015

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A member asked:

If someone with ehlers danlos syndrome over stretches and hurts a joint are they more prone to over stretching the same joint again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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