5th June 2025

An 18-year-old presents to A&E following a left shoulder dislocation sustained after being pushed at school.

An 18-year-old presents to A&E following a left shoulder dislocation sustained after being pushed at school. You note multiple previous attendances for dislocations. She suffers from postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS). You suspect Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and want to assess her hypermobility.

Which action is NOT part of the Beighton scale for hypermobility? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.