The hypermobile type of Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is likely the most common
hereditary disorder of connective tissue. It has been described largely in those with …

OBJECTIVE: This literature review of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) syndromes
discusses information regarding sex-, age-, and race-related factors from publications that …

Objective To explore the epidemiology of uterovaginal and post‐hysterectomy prolapse.
Design Cohort study. Setting Seventeen large family planning clinics in England and …

PURPOSE: Extraarticular manifestations of the joint hypermobility syndrome may include the
peripheral nervous system. The purpose of this study was to investigate autonomic function …

Hypermobile joints by definition display a range of movement that is considered excessive,
taking into consideration the age, gender and ethnic background of the individual. Joint …

During trampoline jumping the pelvic floor is exposed to high forces. There has been a
general belief that physically fit women have a strong pelvic floor as a result of their regular …

Objective To evaluate the effects of prolene mesh on urinary, bowel and sexual function in
prolapse surgery. Design Prospective observational study on consecutive women. Setting …

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether joint hypermobility, a clinical marker for connective
tissue abnormalities, is associated with genital prolapse. METHODS: One hundred seven …

The prevalence of joint hypermobility among 1774 university students, aged 20–24 years, in
Iraq has been determined from a survey made in 1981. The degree of joint hypermobility …

Despite the proliferation of names, HMS has been given relatively little attention in the
literature. Most reports are in the rheumatology literature, with virtually none in the …