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Can Double Jointness In Legs Of A 8 Month Old Be Serious?
My 8 month old granddaughter appears almost grossly double jointed in her legs. She sits up and her legs are straight out to the side in a splits position. I heard of a joint disease on Katie Couric where the joints were not developing normally in children. I am concerned. Also, in that program, the child appeared to be abused with apparent broken bones and parents were arrested. this has not been the case here. Can double jointness be serious or can it be normal? I would appreciate your thoughts. Thank You!
I have a feeling that she has what is called "hyperextensibility of joints". Now this may be normal, or be part of what are called hyperextensibility syndromes. You need to take her to her pediatrician, who will guide you further.
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Can Double Jointness In Legs Of A 8 Month Old Be Serious?
I have a feeling that she has what is called hyperextensibility of joints . Now this may be normal, or be part of what are called hyperextensibility syndromes. You need to take her to her pediatrician, who will guide you further.