Bending but not Breaking-Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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Ja
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Erscheinungsdatum
01.08.2023
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Mohammad E. BarbatiSeitenzahl
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3633 KB
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Englisch
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9798223344742
Bending But Not Breaking: Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and related connective tissue disorders. Written by Dr. Mohammad E. Barbati, a consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon, this book offers professional medical insights alongside empathetic guidance for those living with these challenging conditions.
The book opens with an introduction defining EDS, a group of inherited disorders affecting the connective tissues that provide structure and support throughout the body. It provides an overview of EDS symptoms such as joint hypermobility, fragile skin, and cardiovascular complications.
The next section explores connective tissue disorders more broadly, distinguishing between inherited conditions like EDS and acquired disorders like lupus. Detailed chapters follow on the classification and subtypes of EDS, including the genetic basis and diagnostic criteria for categories like classical, hypermobile, vascular, and more.
Symptoms and clinical features of each subtype are thoroughly explained, providing specificity to enhance diagnosis and management. Guidance is then provided on diagnosing EDS through clinical assessment, genetic testing, and using diagnostic criteria while avoiding false positives or negatives.
Extensive coverage is dedicated to treatment and management strategies for EDS, including physical therapy, pain management, various surgical interventions, and psychological support. Examples include proprioceptive exercises, counseling, and procedures like spinal fusion or corneal transplantation. Emphasis is placed on a multidisciplinary approach to improve quality of life.
Overall, Bending But Not Breaking serves as an excellent guidebook for understanding the complexities of living with EDS or related conditions. Dr. Barbati's expertise combined with compassion makes this book an invaluable resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals seeking to better comprehend and manage these disorders.
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