Joint hypermobility
Alternative names
Hypermobile joints; Loose joints
Definition
Hypermobile joints are joints that move beyond their normal range with little effort. The most common joints where this occurs are the elbows, wrists, fingers, and knees.
Last revised: December 6, 2012
by Simon D. Mitin, M.D.
by Simon D. Mitin, M.D.
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