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What is connective tissue disorder and is it something i should have my pcp check me for? my pt is suspicious of it b/c of hyper-mobile joints
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See ortho: This is a problem of very laxed connective tissue which may be great for performing in Cirque du Soleil but predisposes you to joint damages. Yes, do get this checked out.
Answered 3/11/2016
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Here's the facts: "Connective tissue disorder" is an archaic term for a group of systemic illnesses including lupus, scleroderma, dermatomyositis and maybe rheumatoid arthritis. Neither has anything to do with hyper-mobile joints, which are more likely caused by mild variants of Ehlers-Danlos or simply genetic hyperextensible joints ("double-jointed"), an autosomal dominant probem with no need to treat.
Answered 5/31/2016
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