Hypermobility of joints.

Generalized hypermobility of joints: arthrochalasis multiplex congenita.

Hypermobility of the superior tibio-fibular joints.

ment of the costochondral junctions and thickening of the wrists and ankles. X-ray shows cupping and widening of the distal ends of long bones. The serum alkaline phosphatase is raised and both calcium and phosphorus are diminished (Back & Cole, 1958; Palmer & Thomas, 1958). Cretinism in which there is stunted growth, delay in closure of the fontanelle, large tongue and umbilical hernia. The se...

Comparison of Vitamin D Levels in Children with Musculoskeletal Pain with and without Hypermobility of Joints

Background Vitamin D supplementation has been suggested as a part of an interdisciplinary approach for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents. This study aimed to compare vitamin D serum levels in Iranian children with chronic musculoskeletal pain with and without hypermobility. Materials and Methods: </s...

Hypermobility syndrome.

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS) are old names for a condition now called hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or hEDS. hEDS is a condition in which people have pain as a result of joints that are too flexible, as well as other symptoms. Being hypermobile can be an advantage in some occupations, such as dance and music. However, people with hEDS are vulnerable ...

Hypermobility syndrome.

Three cases of Hypermobility Syndrome (HS) are discussed. The first case was a young female, aged 24, with musculoskeletal symptoms since 5 years. Second was an 18 year old male with similar symptoms since 3 years. The third was an elderly female who presented with knee joint osteoarthritis (OA) and apparent but reducible deformities of hands mimicking rheumatoid arthritis (RA). All three patie...