Assessing Bleeding Symptoms in Pediatric Patients With Generalized Joint Hypermobility.
Nicole E KendelJoseph R StanekBethanne B ThomasStacy P ArdoinSarah H O'BrienPublished in: Arthritis care & research (2022)
In a cohort of pediatric patients with GJH, three-fourths of participants had abnormal bleeding scores, with the mean bleeding score significantly elevated compared to healthy controls. We propose that screening for bleeding symptoms be integrated into routine care for GJH patients, with referral to hematology for patients with bleeding concerns.