Research Article

Generalised Joint Hypermobility in Caucasian Girls with Idiopathic Scoliosis: Relation with Age, Curve Size, and Curve Pattern

Table 5

The prevalence of generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) in girls with single thoracic ( ), single lumbar ( ), and double curve scoliosis.

GJH present—n (%)GJH absent—n (%)

T 9 (20.5)35 (79.5)
L 7 (20.0)28 (80.0)
T + L 18 (23.7)58 (76.3)
P 0.59