Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome Among Children With Inguinal Hernia



Nazem M¹ ; Mottaghi P² ; Hoseini A³ ; Khodadadi H³ Show Affiliations
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.