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Joint Hypermobility is a condition in which the body\u2019s joints are easily stretched beyond normal positioning, especially in the fingers, wrists<\/a>, elbows<\/a>,\u00a0and shoulders.<\/p>\n According to some studies, around 10-15% of children have hypermobile joints. This makes children some of the most common patients for injuries that stem from having hypermobile joints that do not provide enough stability.<\/p>\n In general, individuals with hypermobile joints may begin to display symptoms during childhood. As we age, flexibility tends to decrease<\/a> \u2013 even in individuals with joint hypermobility syndrome.<\/p>\n One of the most blatant signs or joint hypermobility syndrome is a patient being able to bend, or rotate, their joints further than the norm. For example, someone with hypermobile joints may be able to bend their thumb to touch their forearm, extending it much farther than the average person.<\/p>\n Other symptoms of joint hypermobility syndrome include pain in the affected joints. In some cases, scoliosis can also accompany joint hypermobility syndrome as there is some association between the two conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n Joint hypermobility syndrome can be an inherited trait, with children born to parents with hypermobile joints being more likely to have \u201cloose\u201d joints. Joint hypermobility is also linked to an individual\u2019s collagen production, which is key in helping joints stay stable with limited, normal ranges of motion.<\/p>\n However, some conditions are known to cause joint hypermobility, such as:<\/p>\n Since loosely stabilized joints are easily injured, subluxated or dislocated, the most effective treatment is to strengthen the muscles and improve reflexes around the lax joints so that they may be adequately held in place.<\/p>\n As many children have joint hypermobility syndrome, sprains, strains, and fractures can be common injuries caused by joint hypermobility. Without strong, proper structures keeping the joint in place, it\u2019s easy for joints to become misaligned and injured in an individual with joint hypermobility syndrome.<\/p>\n Over time, joint hypermobility accompanied by instability is associated with joint pain, stiffness, arthritis<\/a>, or degenerative conditions that impact the joints.<\/p>\n If you believe you or your child have joint hypermobility syndrome, it\u2019s important that you are seen by a skilled orthopedic hand surgeon. Dr. Mark Pruzansky<\/a> and Dr. Jason Pruzansky<\/a> have vast experience treating patients with many hand conditions and injuries, including hypermobile joints.<\/p>\n To diagnose joint hypermobility syndrome, your skilled orthopedic hand specialist may evaluate whether or not you can place your palms on flat on the ground while keeping your legs straight, if your elbows and knees can bend backward, if your thumb can touch your forearm, or if your finger can bend beyond 90 degrees backward.<\/p>\nSigns and Symptoms of Joint Hypermobility<\/h2>\n
Causes of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome<\/h2>\n
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Injuries Associated with Joint Hypermobility<\/h2>\n
Getting a Diagnosis for Joint Hypermobility<\/h2>\n
If You Believe You Have Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, Contact HandSport Surgery Institute<\/h2>\n