beighton

Beighton is a suburban area in the city of Nottingham, located in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies to the south of central Nottingham and forms part of the urban fabric of the city. The district is predominantly residential and offers local facilities such as schools, shops, parks, and community venues. Development accelerated during the 19th and 20th centuries as industry and housing expanded, and today Beighton is connected to the surrounding area by local roads and public transportation.

The term Beighton also refers to the Beighton score, a clinical tool used to assess joint hypermobility. The score is named after Peter Beighton, who described the assessment in 1973. It is a simple nine-point system that evaluates specific hypermobility maneuvers of the hands, elbows, knees, and the ability to bend the trunk with the legs straight. Higher scores indicate greater joint laxity. The Beighton score is commonly used in rheumatology and related fields to identify generalized joint hypermobility and to support diagnostic considerations for conditions such as hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Interpretations can vary with age, sex, and clinical context, and it is usually one component of a broader clinical assessment.

In addition to place and score, Beighton is also a surname, carried by individuals in various fields. The two primary uses—geographic and clinical—are unrelated aside from sharing the name.