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What are the risks of having lax ligaments?

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Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Laxity: Could be more prone to dislocations or subluxations.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2013

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