EDS

Response to letter, broken bones, and irresponsible testimony: Enough is enough already: The flawed Ehlers-Danlos syndrome infant fragility theory should not rule.

The resource addresses the controversial argument that Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) causes infant bone fragility. The authors refute this theory, emphasizing that current scientific evidence does not support EDS as a cause for unexplained fractures in infants. They argue that attributing broken bones in these cases to EDS without sufficient evidence is irresponsible and can lead to misdiagnoses. The authors call for more rigorous research and caution against using EDS as a blanket explanation for infant fragility without substantial proof. This discussion is particularly relevant for clinicians involved in diagnosing unexplained injuries in infants who also present with symptoms of EDS.