How does benign congenital hypermobility affect joints?
Hypermobility sufferers often have a decreased ability to sense joint position, which can contribute to joint damage. The resulting poor limb positions can lead to the acceleration of degenerative joint conditions. Many hypermobility patients suffer from osteoarthritis, disorders involving nerve compression, chondromalacia patellae, excessive anterior mandibular movement, mitral valve prolapse, uterine prolapse and varicose veins. People with a sedentary job often report back pain. What are the symptoms of benign congenital hypermobility? Hypermobility is considered a state rather than a disease. Arthralgia, or symptoms such as frequent sprained ankles, shoulder dislocations, knee effusions and back problems are common. Young women often suffer pain with even minor strains. Afflicted individuals are also prone to bone dislocation. Individuals with hypermobile joints can bend their elbows or knees past a position of neutrality. They can also easily touch their hands flat to the floor wh
