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Hypermobility of Joints

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  • © 1989

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Authors:
  1. Peter Beighton

    1. MRC Research Unit for Inherited Skeletal Disorders, Medical School and Groot Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa

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  2. Rodney Grahame

    1. Rheumatology Unit, Division of Medicine, United Medical and Dental Schools, Guy’s Hospital, London, UK

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  3. Howard Bird

    1. Royal Bath Hospital, University of Leeds, and Clinical Pharmacology Unit (Rheumatism Research), Harrogate, UK

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Editors:
  1. Rodney Grahame

    1. Rheumatology Unit, Division of Medicine, United Medical and Dental Schools, Guy’s Hospital, London, UK

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Introduction to Hypermobility

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 1-9

  3. Assessment of Hypermobility

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 11-24

  4. Biochemistry of Joint Hypermobility

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 25-39

  5. Biomechanics of Hypermobility: Selected Aspects

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 41-53

  6. Genetic Aspects of the Hypermobility Syndrome

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 55-66

  7. Clinical Features of Hypermobility: Locomotor System and Extra-articular

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 67-86

  8. Management of Articular Complications in the Hypermobility Syndrome

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 87-99

  9. Illustrative Case Histories

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 101-124

  10. Hypermobility in the Performing Arts and Sport

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 127-147

  11. Heritable Hypermobility Syndromes

    • Peter Beighton, Rodney Grahame, Howard Bird
    Pages 149-178

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 179-182
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Joint hypermobility, joint laxity or "double-jointedness" is no longer regarded as just a quaint clinical entity, but has gained recognition as a feature common to a heterogeneous group of generalized hereditary connective tissue disorders. This monograph examines the scientific basis, clinical features and treatment of this syndrome. The second edition has been thoroughly updated, with new contributions to cover in depth three areas in which new scientific advances have been made: biochemistry, genetics, and biomechanics. The case histories make fascinating reading, and the comprehensive coverage of the rarer hereditary disorders provides a valuable reference. From the reviews of the first edition: "This little book deals with a somewhat neglected subject and will prove useful in a number of ways." British Journal of Plastic Surgery #1 "This is a delightful book full of stimulating ideas, by three authors who have pooled their thoughts and the results of their studies." Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine #2

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From the reviews of the first edition: "This little book deals with a somewhat neglected subject and will prove useful in a number of ways." British Journal of Plastic Surgery #1 "This is a delightful book full of stimulating ideas, by three authors who have pooled their thoughts and the results of their studies." Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine #2

Authors, Editors and Affiliations

  • Rheumatology Unit, Division of Medicine, United Medical and Dental Schools, Guy’s Hospital, London, UK

    Rodney Grahame, Rodney Grahame

  • MRC Research Unit for Inherited Skeletal Disorders, Medical School and Groot Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa

    Peter Beighton

  • Royal Bath Hospital, University of Leeds, and Clinical Pharmacology Unit (Rheumatism Research), Harrogate, UK

    Howard Bird

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