Familial joint instability syndrome
Alternate names
Familial joint instability syndrome; Joint instability syndrome; Articular hypermobility syndrome; Ehlers-danlos syndrome, type 11 (formerly); EDS 11 (formerly); Joint laxity, Familial
Definition
A rare, genetic, dermis elastic tissue disease characterised by generalized joint hypermobility often complicated by dislocation of major joints, particularly the shoulder but in some cases the kneecap. Congenital hip dislocation has also been frequently reported. The syndrome has been described in several families. It is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, with high penetrance.
NIH genetic and rare disease info
Familial joint instability syndrome is a rare disease.
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