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. 2021 Mar 24;1(3):155–164. doi: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2021.03.002

Table III.

Beighton laxity score.

Feature Points
1. Passive dorsiflexion of 5th finger beyond 90º 0: unable, 1: unilateral, 2: bilateral
2. Passive apposition of thumb to flexor aspects of the forearm 0: unable, 1: unilateral, 2: bilateral
3. Hyperextension of the elbows beyond 10º 0: unable, 1: unilateral, 2: bilateral
4. Hyperextension of the knees beyond 10º 0: unable, 1: unilateral, 2: bilateral
5. Ability to easily rest palms on the floor with forward flexion of the trunk, knees straight, and feet together 0: unable, 1: able