Hyperlaxity in Hand Surgery: A Cross-sectional Survey

Joint hyperlaxity is prevalent in the hand clinic and is likely underdiagnosed. Hyperlaxity patients are, on average, younger than other hand surgery patients, with multiple complaints and a history of orthopedic injuries. These patients most commonly complain of wrist pathology. Of note, the hand clinic provided the first musculoskeletal specialist evaluation for half the hyperlaxity patients in our cohort, underscoring the importance of early screening, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary therapy in this setting.