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Children with Generalised Joint Hypermobility and Musculoskeletal Complaints: State of the Art on Diagnostics, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment
Joint Authors
Verbunt, J.
Scheper, M. C.
Engelbert, R. H. H.
Rameckers, E. A. A.
Remvig, L.
Juul-Kristensen, B.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
To provide a state of the art on diagnostics, clinical characteristics, and treatment of paediatric generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) and joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS).
Method.
A narrative review was performed regarding diagnostics and clinical characteristics.
Effectiveness of treatment was evaluated by systematic review.
Searches of Medline and Central were performed and included nonsymptomatic and symptomatic forms of GJH (JHS, collagen diseases).
Results.
In the last decade, scientific research has accumulated on all domains of the ICF.
GJH/JHS can be considered as a clinical entity, which can have serious effects during all stages of life.
However research regarding the pathological mechanism has resulted in new potential opportunities for treatment.
When regarding the effectiveness of current treatments, the search identified 1318 studies, from which three were included (JHS: n=2, Osteogenesis Imperfecta: n=1).
According to the best evidence synthesis, there was strong evidence that enhancing physical fitness is an effective treatment for children with JHS.
However this was based on only two studies.
Conclusion.
Based on the sparsely available knowledge on intervention studies, future longitudinal studies should focus on the effect of physical activity, fitness, and joint stabilisation.
In JHS and chronic pain, the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach should be investigated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Scheper, M. C.& Engelbert, R. H. H.& Rameckers, E. A. A.& Verbunt, J.& Remvig, L.& Juul-Kristensen, B.. 2013. Children with Generalised Joint Hypermobility and Musculoskeletal Complaints: State of the Art on Diagnostics, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030085
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Scheper, M. C.…[et al.]. Children with Generalised Joint Hypermobility and Musculoskeletal Complaints: State of the Art on Diagnostics, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030085
American Medical Association (AMA)
Scheper, M. C.& Engelbert, R. H. H.& Rameckers, E. A. A.& Verbunt, J.& Remvig, L.& Juul-Kristensen, B.. Children with Generalised Joint Hypermobility and Musculoskeletal Complaints: State of the Art on Diagnostics, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030085
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030085