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Victory for Kids and Teens Social Media Volunteer!

You may have noticed the lack of posts from me again the past few weeks - but I was off fighting a better fight. Kids & teen related of course! 😊

Hypermobility syndromes and Local Anaesthetic

An overview of how some hypermobility syndromes can affect response to local anaesthetics
"New study confirms systemic nature of hypermobility syndromes, that late diagnosis is common and associated with negative health outcomes."

This long awaited and eagerly anticipated paper has been published today on BMJ Open. Authors of this study are Joanne C Demmler, Mark D Atkinson, Emma J Reinhold, Ernest Choy, Ronan A Lyons, Sinead T Brophy.
What are hypermobility syndromes?

Hypermobility syndromes is an umbrella term for a number of complex heritable disorders of the connective tissue (HDCTs) which feature among a diverse constellation of symptoms, some hypermobility in some or all of the musculoskeletal system.
HSD: Diagnostic Criteria

The diagnostic criteria for hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)
Victory for Kids and Teens Social Media Volunteer!

You may have noticed the lack of posts from me again the past few weeks - but I was off fighting a better fight. Kids & teen related of course! 😊
HSD: Symptoms

A short overview of common symptoms of hypermobility spectrum disorder
Explaining an HMS to friends and family

A sample letter outlining life with a hypermobility syndrome to help loved ones understand. Written by Kirsty Turner
Thank you for changing my life

Podiatrist, Julie, was able diagnose her whole family after coming to one of our talks.
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