Pain Management in Patients With Hypermobility Disorders: Frequently Missed Causes of Chronic Pain

Dr. Bluestein is Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin–Central Wisconsin, 333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Ste 2-730, Wausau, WI 54401; E-mail: [email protected].

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