Table 3 Comparison of the frequencies of joint hypermobility signs scored in the Beighton Scale according to gender (Student’s t-test)
From: Survey on joint hypermobility in university students aged 18–25 years old
Sign Manouver | Men | Women | Total | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1) 5th Finger | 32/89 (35.95%) | 133/299 (44.48%) | 165 (42.52%) | NS* |
2) Thumb | 24/89 (26.96%) | 102/299 (34.11%) | 126 (32.56%) | NS* |
3) Elbow | 9/89 (10.11%) | 63/299 (21.07%) | 72 (18.6%) | NS* |
4) Knee | 11/89 (12.35%) | 61/299 (20.40%) | 72 (18.6%) | NS* |
5) Spine | 14/89 (15.73%) | 55/299 (18.39%) | 69 (17.79%) | NS* |