Pediatric joint hypermobility: a diagnostic framework and narrative review.
Louise Jane ToftsJane SimmondsSarah B SchwartzRoberto M RichheimerConstance O'ConnorEllen EliasRaoul EngelbertKatie ClearyBrad T TinkleAntonie D KlineAlan J HakimMarion A J van RossumVerity PaceyPublished in: Orphanet journal of rare diseases (2023)
This framework allows hypermobile children to be categorized into a group describing their phenotypic and symptomatic presentation. It clarifies the recommendation that comorbidities should be defined using their current internationally accepted frameworks. This provides a foundation for improving clinical care and research quality in this population.