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Hypermobility Type: Diagnostic Criteria

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The major diagnostic criteria for Hypermobility Type EDS are

Skin involvement (hyperextensibility and\or smooth, velvety skin; may vary in severity)
Generalized joint hypermobility

The minor diagnostic criteria for Hypermobility Type EDS may include

Recurring joint subluxations and dislocations
Chronic joint or limb pain
Family history

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