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. 2016 Dec;11(6):831–853.

Table 4.

Beighton Hypermobility Scoring

Thumb can be bent to the radial side of the forearm (1 point each thumb)
5th finger can be extended past 90 degrees (1 point each 5th finger)
Knee can hyperextend past 0 (1 point each knee)
Elbow can be hyperextend past 0 (1 point each elbow)
Patient can bend forward at the trunk and place hands on floor flat without bending knees (1 point)
Maximum score of 9 points