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Is joint hypermobility related to preterm birth?
Özgür Deniz Turan1, Serkan Sabancı2, Ezgi Özdemir1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydin, Turkey.
Summary
Women experiencing preterm birth showed significantly higher joint hypermobility. This finding suggests a potential link between joint laxity and the risk of premature delivery in pregnant individuals.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Rheumatology
- Perinatology
Background:
- Joint hypermobility is a condition characterized by excessive range of motion in joints.
- Previous research has not extensively explored the association between joint hypermobility and preterm birth.
- Understanding risk factors for preterm birth is crucial for improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of joint hypermobility in women who delivered preterm.
- To compare joint hypermobility levels between women with preterm birth and those with term birth.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study was conducted with 44 women in the preterm birth group and 48 in the term birth control group.
- Demographic data were collected for all participants.
- Joint hypermobility was assessed using the Beighton diagnostic criteria, including total and subgroup scores.
Main Results:
- The preterm birth group exhibited significantly higher total Beighton scores compared to the control group (p < .001).
- Specific to the preterm group, the highest hypermobility scores were observed for elbow hyperextension, while the lowest were for thumb hyperextension.
Conclusions:
- Joint hypermobility identified during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth.
- Educating pregnant women diagnosed with joint hypermobility about the potential risk of preterm birth is recommended.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms underlying this association.
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