Periodontal Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Periodontal EDS (pEDS) causes dental problems, particularly inflamed or absent gums and poor tooth development, on top of typical features of cEDS. It is rare but can be inherited from one parent only, as only one faulty gene is needed to develop the condition.
Ribs 1, 2, 11 and 12 can be describes as âatypicalâ â they have features that are not common to all the ribs. Rib 1 is shorter and wider than the other ribs. It only has one facet on its head for articulation with its corresponding vertebrae (there isnât a thoracic vertebrae above it).
I had two ribs removed in August due to what they first thought was a tumor, but it turned out to be a large mass of calcified material that had formed over 30 years from a previous injury. Since that time, I still am having problems with swelling on the side where surgery was done. I also have some pain.