Hypermobility and joint laxity assessment.
Loading...
Found this tool helpful? Share it with your friends!
The Beighton Score is a widely recognized, objective clinical tool used to assess generalized joint hypermobility or joint laxity. This 9-point scale evaluates the flexibility of five specific joints through standardized maneuvers, with points awarded for bilateral involvement. Clinicians, including rheumatologists, physiotherapists, and general practitioners, utilize this score as a rapid screening method for patients presenting with musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, or suspected connective tissue disorders such as Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. A higher score indicates greater hypermobility, providing a standardized measure that aids in diagnosis, risk stratification, and guiding appropriate management strategies.