Condition
Joint hypermobility
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 23 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Hypermobile joints are joints that move beyond their normal range with little effort.
- The most common joints where this occurs are the elbows, wrists, fingers, and knees.
Alternative names
Hypermobile joints; Loose joints
Definition
Hypermobile joints are joints that move beyond their normal range with little effort. The most common joints where this occurs are the elbows, wrists, fingers, and knees.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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