Hypermobility joint syndrome (HJS) means your joints are “looser” than normal. It’s typically referred to as being double jointed. It is a common joint or muscle problem in children and young adults, ...

Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis is also known as osteoarthritis of the thumb or CMC joint arthritis. Symptoms can include pain and swelling. Treatment typically includes icing, splinting, and ...

CMC joint arthroplasty is a surgery used to replace a damaged thumb joint and help reduce pain. The surgery is typically ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Osteoarthritis of the hand is a common disorder. Although the distal interphalangeal joint is most commonly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Tendon suspension led to the highest increase in thumb carpometacarpal load tolerance during ...

Humans can’t really be double-jointed, though some of us are owners of surprisingly flexible joints. And that can have some surprising effects, says Jason G Goldman. No doubt you know someone (or more ...

Autistic people are more likely to have hypermobile joints than the general population. This can lead to motor system difficulties and frequent joint injuries. The relationship is not well understood, ...

Simone Biles and Michael Phelps are among those with excessively mobile joints. But will this leave them prone to pain and falls in older age? Not if they stay strong and active, research suggests ...

Joint hypermobility syndrome or double jointedness means that a person’s joints bend more than usual. In some people, this can cause joint pain and injury. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy ...

Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS) is a condition in which the joints of an individual have the ability to move about far more beyond the normal range. In those with this condition, the ability to perform ...