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Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome Among Children With Inguinal Hernia



Nazem M1 ; Mottaghi P2 ; Hoseini A3 ; Khodadadi H3
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  1. 1. Department of Surgery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Medicine, Noor Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Source: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Published:2013

Abstract

Background: Benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) is a disorder due to laxity of supporting connective tissue of joints. Inguinal hernia is also proposed due to weak supporting tissue that may be a clinical presentation of a more widespread problem of connective tissue. Materials and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, prevalence of benign hypermobility joint syndrome (BHJS) was assessed among 100 children aged 2-12 year admitted with inguinal hernia during 2010-2011. Results: BJHS (Beighton score ≥ 4) were detected in most of children (92%) with inguinal hernias. Conclusion: BHJS amongst this population was substantially greater than reported prevalence in healthy children and due to subsequent clinical significances; it is worthy to screen such patient s for BHJS.