I was asked (some time ago, sorry) for photos documenting some of the genneral signs of EDS, things that can be easily noticed or checked. Not surprisingly, most of what can be found on the internet shows extreme cases of EDS, which is cool to look at but not helpful if you're trying to diagnose a more typical (if there is such a thing, given the variety of expression) case of it.


The Beighton criteria/scale gives one point for each thumb that can be touched to the related forearm, as demonstrated here.



These are itty bitty versions of the photos so some details may not show up very well. If you need/want larger version e-mail me (ebonyrider1990@yahoo.com).


The Beighton criteria/scale gives one point for each little finger that can be bent at a right angle towards the back of the hand. Here all four fingers are bent back (including the little finger, although it can't be seen).



Stretchy skin (?!) I actually have no frame of reference for how much normal skin stretches, so I'm not sure how stretchy this is. It's my skin though, and I have EDS, so...yeah.



Hypermobility of the interphalangeal (I think) thumb joint. (This is actually my brothers hand, although my thumbs do this to)



Hypermobility in the fingers/hand of an adult woman.



Hypermobility in the sholders demonstrated by linking hands behind back (EDSer's - careful, this can cause a sublux)



Transparent(ish) skin over the feet of an adult woman.



Abnormal scarring/bruising (bruise caused by a blood draw)