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Table 1. Criteria, parameters and Beighton et al.³ scores for defining joint hypermobility.

Joint	variable	definition of hypermobility	score
1. Metacarpophalangeal joints of the fifth fìnger	passive dorsiflexion of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint	angle > 90°	2
2. Wrists	apposition to the flexor aspect of the ipsilateral forearm	touch flexed thumb to forearm	2
3. Elbows	hyperextension of the elbow	angle > 10°	2
4. Knees	hyperextension of the knee	angle > 10°	2
5. Spine	active anterior flexion of the trunk with passive extension of knees	place palms of hands flat on the floor	1

Table 1. Criteria, parameters and Beighton et al.3 scores for defining joint hypermobility.