A Family Doctor’s Tale – Best Yahoo Answer – HYPEREXTENDED KNEES

Hyperextension Knees?

I'm a 16 year old girl, and i have hyperextension knees since young.

However, I wasnt aware that of the term till yesterday, as in,
I wasnt aware that there was a medical term for my condition.

It doesnt hurt, though it aches once in a while. I'm starting a new sport - hockey now and I am wondering if it is alright to play hockey with hyperextension knees?

Also, as my condition wasnt caused by any injury but was born with it, what should I do to correct it?





Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

Hyper extension knees are related to inherited loose ligaments.

There are people with this condition with hyperextended wrists, flat feet etc.

When the ligaments are overstretched you may have some pain.

People with mild form of this illness can participate in all sports.

In more severe cases wearing a knee guard may help to prevent over extension of the knee.

In more severe cases where dislocation of the kneecap occurs, then an operation may be required to tighten the ligaments.





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