Table 2.

Beighton Hypermobility Score—Maximum Score = 9 Points

Can place hands flat on the floor without bending the knees1 point
RightLeft
Can passively dorsiflex the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint to 90° or greater1 point1 point
Can oppose the thumb to volar aspect of forearm1 point1 point
Can hyperextend the elbow 10° or more1 point1 point
Can hyperextend the knee 10° or more1 point1 point
Adapted from Fikree et al. 2