title: Is hypermobility syndrome (HMS) a contributing factor for chronic unspecific wrist pain in a musician? If so, how is it evaluated and managed?
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The musician complaining of chronic pain commonly presents with subtle and complicated findings. Joint hypermobility is common in these individuals. The diagnosis of joint hypermobility syndrome (HMS) does not merely involve joint laxity, but connective tissue impairment throughout the body as well as perhaps involving the neurological system. As the aging process gradually reduces joint laxity, chronic pain and various impairments may linger. This report investigates HMS as it relates to a case study involving a musician suffering with chronic joint pain and HMS.
  
  
  METHODS
  Literature review and case description.
  
  
  RESULTS
  HMS involves more than just joint laxity and may be the cause of various chronic pain dysfunctions. The prognosis for recovery from HMS is poor, but the education and psychological aspect is extremely beneficial to the patient's health and well-being.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case report identified a musician with CUWP and HMS. Joint hypermobility syndrome does not merely involve joint laxity, but involves connective tissue impairment throughout the body as well as perhaps involving the body's neurological system. Joint hypermobility is common in musicians.
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA. nquarrie@ithaca.edu
authors: Nicholas F
authors: NF
authors: Quarrier
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D055815:Young Adult