What Causes Scoliosis?

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is the name for a group of disorders affecting the connective tissues that support the blood vessels, skin, bones, joints, and organs. Connective tissue defects lead to symptoms that may be mild or life-threatening. Some patients only have mildly loose joints, while others develop severe complications. Most types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome come with an unusually large movement range for the joints. These loose joints dislocate easily and can cause chronic pain. When joints throughout the body are loose, it can impede spinal development, leading to scoliosis. Scoliosis might also be related to weak muscle tone in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients.

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