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What is hyperextensible joints?

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Dr. Dennis Giannini answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

"Double jointed": Features joints that easily move beyond the normal range expected for a particular joint. The joint hypermobility syndrome is considered a benign condition. It is estimated that 10%-15% of normal children have hypermobile joints or joints that can move beyond the normal range of motion.

Answered 11/17/2015

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Laxity: There is a normal range of motion that most joints have as they are moved. Joint hyper mobility describes a range of motion in a particular joint that is more than normal. Hyper mobile joints are at increased risk of subluxations and dislocations. The term ligamentous laxity implies joint hyper mobility.

Answered 6/11/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Hypermobility syndro: Hypermobility syndrome. Most people think you are protected from osteoarthritis and injury by hypermobile joints. Just the opposite. You are more likely to sprain, strain, and tear major ligaments in the knee, because your joints bend more. Hypermobile joints are associated with some serious genetic disorders, but most are not. Hypermobility is associated with mitral valve prolapse, & etc.

Answered 2/13/2013

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