Table 1.
The Beighton-Horan score: an assessment of joint mobility*
| Joint measurement | Points given (maximum score of 9) |
|---|---|
| Passive extension of the small finger > 90° | 1 for right hand 1 for left hand |
| Ability to passively appose the thumb to the forearm with the wrist flexed | 1 for right side 1 for left side |
| Hyperextension of elbow > 10° | 1 for right side 1 for left side |
| Hyperextension of the knee > 10° | 1 for right side 1 for left side |
| Ability to place the hands flat on the floor when flexed from the waist with straight knees | 1 point |
* Beighton P, Horan F. Orthopaedic aspects of the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1969;51:444–447.