A member asked:

Can my hips being double jointed cause my ankle to be damaged?

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No: Joint hyperlaxity could explain both issues.

Answered 5/25/2014

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Potentially: The usual connection would be in the situation where a person has generalized ligamentous laxity and that this condition could then affect the hips, ankles, and other joints.

Answered 11/28/2017

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