Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Modified Beighton´s Criteria for Hiperlaxity.
| Assessment site | Right | Left |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperextension of elbow > 10º | 1 | 1 |
| Thumb touching forearm | 1 | 1 |
| Hyperextension of 5th metacarpal joint > 90º | 1 | 1 |
| Hyperextension of knee joint > 10º | 1 | 1 |
| Forward flexion of trunk, palms rest flat on the floor with knees fully extended | 1 | |
| Maximum possible Score | 9 | |
Hypermobility present if score equals or higher than 4.
