What is joint hyperflexibility?
Joint hyperflexibility means increased flexibility and movement in the joints. The joints are considered to be very flexible, and they can make a very large range of movements.
Children are often naturally more flexible and display hyperflexibility, with this flexibility waning and reducing over time.
It is sometimes referred to as being double-jointed, and may cause pain in the movement of the joints.
Understanding joint-related symptoms and features.
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
Joints are a part of the musculoskeletal system of the body which also includes the bones of the skeleton, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue.
Joints are essentially where two or more bones meet to allow for movement.
Symptoms affecting the joints can not for the most part be seen with the naked eye. Diagnosing a joint related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.
Symptoms relating to the joints may affect the ability of an individual to function and move normally.
Hyperflexible joints are often less stable, increasing the risk of joint dislocations, sprains, and chronic pain. The instability can also lead to a greater likelihood of developing conditions like osteoarthritis or repetitive strain injuries over time.
What should I do next?
In some instances, joint hyperflexibility may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Joint Hyperflexibility, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.