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Patients with rectal prolapse exhibit increased joint mobility, particularly finger extensibility. This suggests a potential connective tissue abnormality contributing to rectal prolapse development and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Rheumatology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Complete rectal prolapse is a complex condition with multifactorial pathophysiology.
  • Contributing factors include rectal intussusception, poor rectal fixation, deep Pouch of Douglas, and weak pelvic floor muscles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate joint mobility in patients with complete rectal prolapse.
  • To explore the potential link between joint hypermobility and the pathophysiology of rectal prolapse.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed joint mobility in 25 patients post-rectal prolapse surgery.
  • Compared findings with 25 age- and sex-matched control subjects.
  • Measured joint extensibility, specifically of the fifth finger.

Main Results:

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  • Patients with rectal prolapse showed significantly increased fifth finger extensibility compared to controls.
  • Both groups demonstrated a progressive decrease in joint mobility with increasing age.
  • Hypermobility in patients suggests an underlying connective tissue abnormality.

Conclusions:

  • Joint hypermobility may be a contributing factor to rectal prolapse.
  • Connective tissue abnormalities could underlie both rectal fixation issues and rectal wall intussusception.
  • Further research into connective tissue disorders in rectal prolapse is warranted.