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My 12 yr old shows signs of (hsd). her symp r increasing so im taking her to ortho. 3 yrs ago she had a osteochondromas removed. my dad had perthes as a child, & i have hemihypertrophy w/ corrected leg discrepancies as a child. any adv or help plz?
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HSD is a spectrum of conditions, including Ehler-Danos. The Ehler-Danos organization has more information online. an Orthopedic evaluation is a good referral. Please watch for signs of joint swelling, shortness of breath and fever.
Answered 9/3/2022
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