vesicourethral reflux in pediatrics with hypermobility syndrome

Vesicourethral Reflux in Pediatrics With Hypermobility Syndrome

SUBJECTIVES Prevalence of benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHMS) without systemic disease seems to be high in children. Little literature is currently available related to urinary tract diseases in patients with BJHMS. Here, we report an association between the urinary tract disease and BJHMS. METHODS We conducted a prospective case series study of 62 pediatric patients with musculoskele...

Is joint hypermobility associated with vesicoureteral reflux?

Evaluation of hypermobility syndrome associated with vesico-ureteric reflux in children

Aims Considering the etiology of hypermobility syndrome that is involvement of connective tissue as a result of a disruption in the synthesis of collagen, there is a possibility of other organs involvement such as urinary system which the structure of connective tissue plays an important role. The aim of this study was to determine the association of hypermobility syndrome with vesico-ureteric ...

The hypermobility syndrome. Musculoskeletal complaints associated with generalized joint hypermobility.

This paper is concernedwith generalized joint laxity occurring as an isolated finding in otherwise normal subjects. We have used the name "Hypermobility Syndrome" for the situation in which this joint laxity is associated with musculoskeletal complaints. The range of joint motion varies considerably between individuals and with age, race, and body build. Where the joints are unduly lax and the ...

Hypermobility syndrome.

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS) are old names for a condition now called hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or hEDS. hEDS is a condition in which people have pain as a result of joints that are too flexible, as well as other symptoms. Being hypermobile can be an advantage in some occupations, such as dance and music. However, people with hEDS are vulnerable ...

Hypermobility syndrome.

Three cases of Hypermobility Syndrome (HS) are discussed. The first case was a young female, aged 24, with musculoskeletal symptoms since 5 years. Second was an 18 year old male with similar symptoms since 3 years. The third was an elderly female who presented with knee joint osteoarthritis (OA) and apparent but reducible deformities of hands mimicking rheumatoid arthritis (RA). All three patie...