Hypermobility of Joints

Although those of us (and particularly orthopaedists and rheumatologists) who deal with locomotor diseases in man are concerned mainly with stiffness and limitation of movement­ affecting not only livelihood but also the quality of life-from time to time we see patients suffering from too much of a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Beighton, P., Grahame, R. (Author), Bird, H. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 1983, 1983
Edition:1st ed. 1983
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Section I: Basic Aspects of Hypermobility
  • 1. Introduction to Hypermobility
  • 2. Assessment of Hypermobility
  • 3. Histopathology and Collagen Chemistry in Hypermobility
  • 4. Biomechanics of Hypermobility; Selected Aspects
  • Section II: Clinical Aspects of Hypermobility
  • 5. Clinical Features of Hypermobility (Locomotor Stystem and Extra-articular)
  • 6. Management of Articular Complications in the Hypermobility Syndrome
  • 7. Illustrative Case Histories
  • 8. Hypermobility in the Performing Arts and Sport
  • Section III: Inherited Hypermobility Syndromes
  • 9. Ehlers—Danlos Syndrome
  • 10. Familial Undifferentiated Hypermobility Syndromes
  • 11. Miscellaneous Joint Laxity Syndromes