Benign joint hypermobility syndrome among children with inguinal hernia
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Background
Benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) is a disorder due to laxity of supporting connective tissue of joints. Inguinal hernia is also proposed due to weak supporting tissue that may be a clinical presentation of a more widespread problem of connective tissue. Materials And Methods
In a cross-sectional study, prevalence of benign hypermobility joint syndrome (BHJS) was assessed among 100 children aged 2-12 year admitted with inguinal hernia during 2010-2011. Results
BJHS (Beighton score ≥ 4) were detected in most of children (92%) with inguinal hernias. Conclusion
BHJS amongst this population was substantially greater than reported prevalence in healthy children and due to subsequent clinical significances; it is worthy to screen such patient s for BHJS.Keywords:
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English
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Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Volume:18 Issue: 10, Oct 2013
Page:
904
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