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Letters Joint hypermobility syndrome

Implications for obstetric care

BMJ 2011; 342 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d1003 (Published 15 February 2011) Cite this as: BMJ 2011;342:d1003
  1. Malid Molloholli, specialty registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology1
  1. 1Horton General Hospital, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9AL, UK
  1. malid{at}hotmail.com

Joint hypermobility syndrome and its wider clinical implications are poorly understood by health professionals, which can significantly compromise patient care.1 Ross and Grahame mention the risk of uterine prolapse and uterine rupture, but …

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