Generalised Joint (familial) laxity Flashcards

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what causes it?

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around 5% of normal people have hypermobility of joints dominant inheritance

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how does it present?

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double jointed - party tricks more prone to soft tissues (ankle sprains) & recurrent dislocations of joints (shoulder and patella)

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