#480 Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein

#480 Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast April 21, 2025 Duration: 1:24:11
Don’t bend the knee to hypermobility!  Learn how to evaluate patients for possible joint hypermobility, what associated conditions to be mindful of, and where to start with management.  We’re joined by Dr. Linda Bluestein, @BluesteinLinda (https://www.hypermobilitymd.com), who shares her years of experience in treating patients with hypermobility!

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Show Segments

  • Intro and getting to know our guest
  • Case from Kashlak
  • Hypermobility definitions and background
  • Initial screening for hypermobility
  • Physical examination 
  • Associated conditions and symptoms
  • Management principles of joint hypermobility
  • Outro

Credits


  • Writer and Producer: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
  • Show Notes: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
  • Infographic and Cover Art: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest:  Linda Bluestein, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Bluestein  reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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