Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders. There are six major forms of the disorder. All the forms affect the joints and many also affect the skin.
Symptoms
Hypermobile or Type II is the most common form of EDS. The most common symptoms of Hypermobile EDS are loose, unstable joints and chronic (long term) joint pain. People with excessive joint mobility, what is incorrectly called “double jointed”, may in fact have a form of EDS.
Symptoms of Classical EDS, the second most common form, include highly elastic, fragile skin that tears or bruises easily. Wound healing can be slow and loose joints are prone to dislocation.
How a 3-Point Splint Can Help
3-Point Products splints can be used to provide stability to hypermobile joints without limiting function. Oval-8 Finger Splints are ideal for stabilizing finger joints to improve strength and function while preventing excessive motion.
Many of the 3-Point thumb and wrist splints are excellent choices for providing varying levels of stability and protection for unstable joints.
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