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Hypermobility in two Dutch school populations

D G Rikken-Bultman1, L Wellink, P W van Dongen

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Hypermobility, a condition of increased joint mobility, affects 13-15% of Dutch youth. This study found hypermobility is more common in females and on the non-dominant side, with no significant relation to body mass index.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatrics
  • Human Movement Science

Background:

  • Joint hypermobility is a common condition affecting a significant portion of the population.
  • Understanding the prevalence and demographic variations of hypermobility is crucial for clinical assessment and management.
  • Previous research has indicated potential differences in hypermobility based on sex and age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of joint hypermobility in a Dutch pediatric population.
  • To examine gender-based differences in hypermobility.
  • To explore the relationship between hypermobility, age, and body composition.

Main Methods:

  • Joint mobility was assessed in two age groups (4-13 and 12-17 years) of a Dutch school population.

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  • The Beighton and Biro scoring systems were utilized to quantify hypermobility.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the collected data.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypermobility was present in 15.5% of younger children and 13.4% of adolescents.
    • Females exhibited higher rates of hypermobility than males, with a significant difference in the older group.
    • Hypermobility was more pronounced on the non-dominant side of the body and showed no significant correlation with the Quetelet index (BMI).

    Conclusions:

    • Hypermobility is more prevalent in females than males in the studied Dutch population.
    • A trend towards decreased hypermobility with aging was observed, though not statistically significant overall.
    • The Beighton score is recommended over the Biro score for assessing hypermobility due to its consideration of body side asymmetry.