HSD (Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder) by Dr. David Saperstein - Part 5 #shorts

In this brief video, Dr. David Saperstein discusses the criteria for diagnosing Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). He explains that if an individual's Beighton score—used to assess hypermobility—is less than five, they may be classified as having HSD. This category is meant for individuals who exhibit features similar to those with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) but do not fulfill all diagnostic criteria. Dr. Saperstein notes that HSD can mean different things: it may indicate a milder form of hEDS or simply be a case of generalized hypermobility without a full EDS diagnosis. This classification serves to address individuals who experience hypermobility symptoms but don't meet the full criteria for hEDS, although it doesn't always provide a clear path for diagnosis or treatment.