Hyperextension

Hyperextension is an excessive forced extension of a limb beyond the norm. Hyperextension is usually performed by an orthopedist to correct any deformity of the limb.

In hyperextension, a limb extends beyond its normal physiological range of motion. This procedure can be used to treat contractures (limited joint movement) or limb deformities.

Hyperextension allows you to stretch tendons, ligaments and soft tissues that have shortened and cause limited movement in the joint. Gradually increasing the range of motion through hyperextension restores normal range of motion and corrects the deformity.

The procedure must be carried out carefully so as not to injure the tissue. Typically, hyperextension is performed under x-ray guidance to accurately control the degree of joint extension. After a course of hyperextension, rehabilitation is prescribed to consolidate the result.

Overextension or hyperextension is excessive forced extension of a limb beyond normal limits. A distinction is made between hyperextension of the cervical spine and the hip joint. Excessive extension is often performed by a doctor to correct joint deformities.

Hyperextension of the hip is less common. Typically, with this pathology, a person suffers from pain in the pelvic area. Gait also suffers. After such a pathology, the functionality of cartilage and bone tissues suffers. Young people experience atrophic changes in the thigh muscles. In patients over 50 years of age, the joint capsule becomes thinner. An example would be a dislocation of the hip joint that occurs in a child who has suffered hyperextension. It is accompanied by the inability to walk and fatigue. The back may be constantly in a curved position. This disease can lead to disability. Hyperextension in the cervical spine is extremely rare. A doctor can make a diagnosis only after carefully examining the MRI results. People with scoliosis, rheumatoid arthritis or neck osteochondrosis have a high risk of encountering this disease. If diseases are not treated in a timely manner, the following may occur: * hernia * vascular compression * spinal cord dysfunction * reflex crises

Hyperextension is one of the most dangerous spinal injuries and to avoid serious consequences you need to make sure that you are doing the right thing and not making mistakes. An error can lead to a decrease in the turgor of the intervertebral discs, and can also provoke protrusion. But hyperextension can be done. The reason is that