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Joint hypermobility syndrome in childhood. A not so benign multisystem disorder?

Adib, N., Davies, K., Grahame, R., Woo, P., Murray, K. J.·2005·Rheumatology

Abstract

Objectives Joint hypermobility (JH) or "ligamentous laxity" is felt to be an underlying risk factor for many types of musculoskeletal presentation in paediatrics, and joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) describes such disorders where symptoms become chronic, often more generalized and associated with functional impairment. Clinical features are felt to have much in common with more severe disorders, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), osteogenesis imperfecta and Marfan syndrome, although this has not been formally studied in children. We defined the clinical characteristics of all patients with joint hypermobility-related presentations seen from 1999 to 2002 in a tertiary referral paediatric rheumatology unit. Methods Patients were identified and recruited from paediatric rheumatology clinic and ward, and a dedicated paediatric rheumatology hypermobility clinic at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Data were collected retrospectively on the patients from the paediatric rheumatology clinics (1999-2002) and prospectively on patients seen in the hypermobility clinic (2000-2002). Specifically, historical details of developmental milestones, musculoskeletal or soft tissue diagnoses and symptoms, and significant past medical history were recorded. Examination features sought included measurements of joint and soft tissue laxity, and associated conditions such as scoliosis, dysmorphic features, cardiac murmurs and eye problems. Results One hundred and twenty-five children (64 females)…

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Authors
Adib, N., Davies, K., Grahame, R., Woo, P., & Murray, K. J.
Affiliations
  • University of Manchester (GB)
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital (GB)
Corresponding author
Adib, N.
Venue
Rheumatology
Published
2005-02-22
Volume
44
Issue
6
Pages
744-750
ISSN
  • 1462-0324 (ISSN-L)
  • 1462-0332
OpenAlex
W2126892836
Cited by
356
References
4
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FWCI
5.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Lara D. Veeken (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Connective tissue disorders research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Oral and gingival health research
Keywords
joint hypermobility syndrome, ligamentous laxity, childhood, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, Marfan syndrome, delayed diagnosis, joint pain, scoliosis, dysmorphic features, heart murmurs, eye problems, developmental delay, pediatric rheumatology, multisystem disease, hip laxity
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Gait, Humans, Joint Instability, Joints, Male, Pain, Prospective Studies, Retrospective Studies, Time Factors, Exercise, Age of Onset, Arthralgia

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