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Joint Hypermobility vs Laxity
- Joint hypermobility is a greater than expected range of motion in joints, which can be asymptomatic or problematic.
- Joint laxity refers to instability and misalignment and is more clinically important than hypermobility alone.
Hypermobility Prevalence and Demographics
- About 20% of adults have some degree of joint hypermobility, higher in children and females.
- Many with hypermobility have related connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).
Screen Using 5-Point Questionnaire
- Use the 5-point questionnaire to screen for generalized joint hypermobility by asking about past and current hypermobility.
- An affirmative answer to two or more questions is highly suggestive and easy to incorporate in intake forms.