Understanding Laxity of ligament: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Laxity of ligament

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

General

Ligaments stabilize and connect the bones. Laxity of ligaments occurs when the ligaments are too loose. This condition may affect ligaments all over the body. It is usually caused due to medical conditions such as hypermobility syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Down’s syndrome. It could also be caused due to bony dysplasia, osteoarthritis and injuries.

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Signs & symptoms

Symptoms may appear in or around the joints and include pain, numbness, tingling, muscle spasms, frequent injuries, joint dislocation, hypermobility and joints that click.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include genetic and imaging tests.

Treatment

Treatment is not always required, but if it causes pain- physical therapy may help. Sometimes, surgical procedures may be needed.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

☝ All information has been reviewed by certified physicians from Alike

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