Hypermobility syndrome – The joint hypermobility syndrome is a condition that features joints that easily move beyond the normal range expected for that particular joint.
- It is estimated that 10%-15% of normal children have hypermobile joints or joints that can move beyond the normal range of motion.
- Hypermobile joints are sometimes referred to as “loose joints,” and those affected are referred to as being “double jointed.”
- Hypermobility which is characterized by weakness of the connective tissues of the body.
- Joint hypermobility is commonly seen in people with Down syndrome and in people with Marfan syndrome.
Symptoms
- Joint hypermobility syndrome include pain in the knees, fingers, hips, and elbows.
- There is a higher incidence of joint dislocation and sprains of involved joints.
- Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) occurs more frequently in people with hypermobile joints and can lead to back pain.
Treatment
- Often joint hypermobility causes no symptoms and requires no treatment.
- Many individuals with joint hypermobility syndrome improve in adulthood.
- Treatments are customized for each individual based on their particular manifestations. -Joint pains can be relieved by medications for pain or inflammation. -Proper physical fitness exercise should be designed to avoid injury to joints.