Archive for the ‘Surgery’ Category
Posted on March 10, 2024
A recent study by Henderson et al. found significant benefits for EDS patients with severe craniocervical instability who underwent occipito-cervical fusion surgery. Craniocervical instability is one of the most severe neurological complications of the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, causing many affected individuals symptoms such as headaches, severe full body pain, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, paresthesia, fatigue, weakness, […]
Posted on January 22, 2024
Understanding Tethered Cord Syndrome and Occult Tethered Cord in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Also see the simplified version of this article) Unravelling the tethered cord has proven to be an elusive topic. Basically, there is not a great deal of credible insight or medical research available on it. To start simply, we begin with basic anatomy and […]
Posted on January 13, 2024
Special thanks to EDS medical provider Pradeep Chopra, MD for reviewing this article curated by our media team. Learn more from his expertise in his video webinar on EDS Pain Management (discussion on tethered cord at the 1:13 mark). Intro: Hope for Tethered Cord Syndrome Patients Tethered Cord Syndrome (TCS) is a common condition found […]
Posted on March 1, 2016
Watch the recording of this free webinar. Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com TOPIC: “Chiari Malformation in EDS” PRESENTER: Dr. Holly Gilmer Click IMAGE for a link to the recording Click here for a link to the presenter’s slides INVITE YOUR FRIENDS: Spread the knowledge! Please post this announcement on Facebook, and forward this invitation to others who […]
Posted on July 7, 2015
Watch this FREE learning session! Dr. Patrick Agnew presents “Foot & Ankle Issues in EDS”. Click here for the video replay.
Posted on December 30, 2014
Watch this video! Elisha Morgan is recovering from a controversial foot amputation — with no regrets. Whether you agree with her decision or not, there is no doubt of the bravery she’s displayed in this situation — we salute her strong spirit!
Posted on December 28, 2014
After a controversial surgery, Elisha Morgan feels she made the right decision to amputate her foot. She is hopeful. Her surgeon and her family have been supportive. (Part 2 of 3)
Posted on December 26, 2014
Elisha Morgan’s 8-year struggle with severe foot pain lead to an Ehlers-Danlos diagnosis that changed her life. Her doctors exhausted all treatment options. Now, she considers making a very difficult decision … (Part 1 of 3)
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