Beighton score

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:psychological_assessment
gptkbp:criteria forward flexion of trunk with palms on floor
hyperextension of elbow >10°
hyperextension of knee >10°
passive apposition of thumb to forearm
passive dorsiflexion of little finger >90°
gptkbp:developedBy Peter Beighton
gptkbp:firstPublished 1973
gptkbp:higherScoreIndicates greater joint hypermobility
gptkbp:minimumCreditScore 0
gptkbp:namedAfter Peter Beighton
gptkbp:range 0 to 9
gptkbp:scoredFor 9
gptkbp:usedFor assessing joint hypermobility
diagnosing Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
screening for Marfan syndrome
gptkbp:usedIn genetics
sports medicine
rheumatology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beighton score