Beighton Score Calculator
Use the Beighton Score Calculator for a transparent, instant calculation with validated inputs and cited sources. For a query such as “beighton score”, enter the matching values and units below and review the stated assumptions.
How to use this calculator
Enter the requested values and units.
Review the assumptions and any warnings shown with the result.
Use the result together with the cited source and your real-world requirements.
Formula
Add the nine labeled Beighton maneuver points from the entered left, right, and trunk findings.
Worked example
Worked example: Inputs: Left fifth finger: 0 — No: passive dorsiflexion beyond 90° is absent; Right fifth finger: 0 — No: passive dorsiflexion beyond 90° is absent; Left thumb: 0 — No: passive apposition to the forearm is absent; Right thumb: 0 — No: passive apposition to the forearm is absent; Left elbow: 0 — No: hyperextension beyond 10° is absent; Right elbow: 0 — No: hyperextension beyond 10° is absent; Left knee: 0 — No: hyperextension beyond 10° is absent; Right knee: 0 — No: hyperextension beyond 10° is absent; Forward flexion: 0 — No: palms cannot rest flat on the floor with knees straight. Outputs: Total score: 0.
Assumptions and limits
- The result depends on the values, units, and assumptions entered. It does not infer missing context.
- Review the assumptions and any warnings shown with the result.
Sources
- National Center for Biotechnology Information: Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — GeneReviewsReference material reviewed for the stated method, units, or domain. Confirm that its scope matches your use case. Reviewed 2026-08-14.
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Verification
How this calculator is checked
Trust comes from reproducible evidence, not model confidence. You can inspect the formula, assumptions, worked example, and cited sources on this page.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Beighton Score Calculator work?
Add the nine labeled Beighton maneuver points from the entered left, right, and trunk findings.
What should I enter?
Left fifth finger, Right fifth finger, Left thumb, Right thumb, Left elbow, Right elbow, Left knee, Right knee, Forward flexion
What should I verify?
Review the assumptions and any warnings shown with the result. The result depends on the values, units, and assumptions entered. It does not infer missing context.
Last updated 2026-08-25 · beighton-nine-point-labeled-v2 · opportunity-source-2026-08-24 · Published by YunFanLabs