New therapeutic opportunities in management of patients with joint hypermobility syndrome and synovitis. Clinical example: A review

Abstract

The article describes the issues of diagnosis and treatment of joint hypermobility syndrome. Starting from its historical aspects, ending with the modern possibilities of therapy. The article discusses the risks of developing early osteoarthritis against the background of joint hypermobility syndrome. On a clinical example, the issues of diagnosis according to the Beighton scale and the Brighton criteria are analyzed, and the possibilities of therapy and prevention of early osteoarthritis are presented, according to the clinical recommendations for connective tissue dysplasia, within which this syndrome is considered.

Keywords

• joint hypermobility syndrome
• synovitis
• early osteoarthritis