Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

kEDS

Kyphoscoliotic EDS combines congenital or early-onset kyphoscoliosis with generalized joint laxity and often diminished muscle tone. It follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern and is very rare compared with hypermobile EDS. Orthopedic, rehabilitation, and genetic evaluation guide long-term care.

Prevalence
Very rare
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Screened at Birth
No
On RUSP
No

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