Grinspoon, Janet Lo, Ee Chin Lee, et al
The treatments long-term effectiveness and safety are still unknown
Active skin infection, unexplained rash, sudden swelling, severe pain, unresolved digestive symptoms, pregnancy, breastfeeding, cancer history, immune concerns, medication conflicts, or unexplained medical symptoms may require closer review
One point is scored when each criterion is reached for the 9 items in the Beighton Score: Palms can rest flat on the floor during forward flexion of the trunk, standing with the knees extended, Hyperextension of the knees beyond 10 (one point for each knee), Hyperextension of the elbows beyond 10 (one point for each elbow), The thumb can be passively touched against the flexor aspect of the forearm (one point for each hand), and The 5 th finger can be extended beyond 90degrees at the metacarpophalangeal joint (one point for each hand)
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