PREVALENCE OF HYPERMOBILITY IN CHILDREN AGED 6-14 YEAR
Dr. Preeti Gazbare* and Priyanka Chavan
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Experts estimate that up to 10% of the general
population may have some degree of hypermobility with women
affected about three times more often than men. A recent review shows
that prevalence of adult varies from 2 to 57% depending upon age,
gender, and ethnic origin. For children it varies from 7 to 36%
primarily depending on the tests and criteria used for diagnosing GJH.
Children may experience functional disability, increased pain intensity
and decreased quality of life were reported in children with joint
hypermobility. Methods: 100 children aged 6-14, both gender, from
Pimpri, Pune were studied after approval from ethical committee.
Children with any musculoskeletal condition like fracture, dislocation,
any neurological disorder/ impairment, diagnosed connective tissue disorders were excluded.
The study was explained to the children & or their parent. Informed written consent was
taken for their voluntary participation. Hypermobility test was done and scores was
calculated according to Beighton score protocol. Descriptive analysis was done by calculating
percentage. Results: Out of 100 Children, 53% of children’s has Hypermobility according to
Beighton Score. Comparing gender 69.8% Girls and 30.1% Boys are Hypermobile, age wise
6 to <8 age group Hypermobility is 100%. While, in 12-14 age groups Hypermobility is
27.77%. hypermobility in 5 components of Beighton score, maximum 50 (94.3%) showed
hypermobility in passive dorsiflexion of the fifth MCP joint and least in passive
hyperextension of the knees 14(26.14%). Conclusion: study concludes that among 100 children in age 6-14 years, 53% children have hypermobility. Of which 70% Girls had hypermobility as compared to boys with 30%.
Keywords: Joint hypermobility, Beighton score.
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