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Hypermobility: Ehler-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder

4th Feb 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
4th Feb 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
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Hypermobility: Ehler-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder

If you…

·       Would like to learn more about hypermobility

·       Are interested in rare conditions and their implications for healthcare

·       Would like to learn how hypermobility disorders are diagnosed

·       Have an interest in rheumatology

Join us for our student-led teaching on hypermobility and its implications for clinical practice!

During the talk, we will cover:

·       The definitions of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and hypermobile Ehler-Danlos Syndrome

·       Diagnostic criteria for these conditions

·       A run-through and interpretation of the Beighton Score

·       The challenges in diagnosing and managing rare conditions

This is a great opportunity to develop your understanding of connective tissue disorders, their presentation, and implications for patients and healthcare workers alike!

Join us for the teaching session on one of the following dates:

·       Monday, 20th of January, 6:30PM, location: TBA

·       Friday, 31st of January, 6:30PM, location: TBA

·       Tuesday, 4th of January, 6:30PM, online (MS Teams)

We are a group of six medical students at the University of Edinburgh, delivering teaching on hypermobility as part of our SSC5 module.

We hope to see you there!

Summary

This interactive teaching session is perfect for medical professionals interested in understanding more about Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehler-Danlos Syndrome, which are rare conditions that occur with hypermobility. The talk is led by dedicated medical students from the University of Edinburgh and will delve into the diagnostic criteria for these conditions, Beighton Score interpretation, and the challenges involved in diagnosing and managing them. This informative session provides an excellent chance to boost your knowledge about connective tissue disorders and their impact. Multiple sessions are scheduled, including an online one, to suit your convenience.

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Learning objectives

  1. Define and understand the terminologies associated with Hypermobility: Ehler-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, their causes and classifications.
  2. Identify the key symptoms of both Ehler-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and be able to compare and differentiate between the two.
  3. Gain a thorough understanding of the diagnostic methodologies such as the Beighton Score, and understand how to effectively interpret these results.
  4. Learn about the management strategies and treatment options for patients diagnosed with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and hypermobile Ehler-Danlos Syndrome.
  5. Understand the challenges of diagnosing and managing these rare conditions in a clinical setting. Understand the implications of these disorders on patients daily life, and be able to design a holistic healthcare plan for patients with these disorders.
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4th Feb 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)
Link not provided
Attendance certificate available
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Free