Hyperextensible Joints (hypermobility syndrome or hyperlaxity) are terms used to describe joints that stretch father than normal joints. This disorder can affect a single joint or many joints throughout the body. Some patients experience no pain or symptoms, though some patients experience problems like injury susceptibility or prone to dislocation. This condition can be a symptom of other more serious diseases.
Symptoms
- Muscle fatigue
- Joint instability
- Extreme flexibility
- Early onset osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Temperomandibular joint syndrome
- Nerve compression disorders
Treatment
- Physical therapy
- Analgesics
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Steroid injections
- Bracing
