Abstract
Musculoskeletal complications of Down syndrome are common. Joint laxity, which may be associated with delayed ambulation, is almost universal. The combination of this ligamentous laxity and low muscle tone contribute to an increased risk of a number of musculoskeletal disorders in children with Down syndrome.
Highlights
Musculoskeletal complications of Down syndrome are common
To determine if in particular, musculoskeletal disorders in Down syndrome pose a greater problem for teenagers than children
Over a 6-month period we performed a musculoskeletal examination on children and young adults with Down syndrome
Summary
Musculoskeletal complications of Down syndrome are common. Joint laxity, which may be associated with delayed ambulation, is almost universal. Musculoskeletal anomalies in a national cohort of children and adolescents with trisomy 21 From 21st European Pediatric Rheumatology (PReS) Congress Belgrade, Serbia. Introduction Musculoskeletal complications of Down syndrome are common. Joint laxity, which may be associated with delayed ambulation, is almost universal.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
