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Knee Score

Your Result
Grading for the Oxford Knee Score

Score 0 to 19 - May indicate satisfactory joint function. May not require any formal treatment.

Score 20 to 29 - May indicate mild to moderate knee arthritis. Consider seeing you family physician for an assessment and possible x-ray. You may benefit from non-surgical treatment, such as exercise, weight loss, and /or anti-inflammatory medication.

Score 30 to 39 - May indicate moderate to severe knee arthritis. See your family physician for an assessment and x-ray. Consider a consult with an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Score 40 to 48 - May indicate severe knee arthritis. It is highly likely that you may well require some form of surgical intervention, contact your family physician for a consult with an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Reference for Score:

Dawson J, Fitzpatrick R, Murray D, Carr A. Questionnaire on the perceptions of patientsabout total knee replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1998 Jan;80(1):63-9.
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1. How would you describe the pain you usually have in your knee?
None Very mild Mild Moderate Severe

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2. Have you had any trouble washing and drying yourself (all over) because of your knee?
No trouble at all Very little trouble Moderate trouble Extreme difficulty Impossible to do

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3. Have you had any trouble getting in and out of the car or using public transport because of your knee? (With or without a stick)
No trouble at all Very little trouble Moderate trouble Extreme difficulty Impossible to do

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4. For how long are you able to walk before the pain in your knee becomes s eve re? (With or without a stick)
No pain > 60 min 16 - 60 minutes 5 - 15 minutes Around the house only Not at all - severe on walking
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5. After a meal (sat at a table), how painful has it been for you to stand up from a chair because of your knee?
Not at all painful Slightly painful Moderately pain Very painful Unbearable

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6. Have you been limping when walking, because of your knee?
Rarely / never Sometimes or just at first Often, not just at first Most of the time All of the time

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7. Could you kneel down and get up again afterwards?
Yes, easily With little difficulty With moderate difficulty With extreme difficulty No, impossible

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8. Are you troubled by pain in your knee at night in bed?
Not at all Only one or two nights Some nights Most nights Every night

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9. How much has pain from your knee interfered with your usual work? (including housework)
Not at all A little bit Moderately Greatly Totally

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10. Have you felt that your knee might suddenly "give away" or let you down?
Rarely / Never Sometimes or just at first Often, not at first Most of the time All the time

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11. Could you do household shopping on your own?
Yes, easily With little difficulty With moderate difficulty With extreme difficulty No, impossible

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12. Could you walk down a flight of stairs?
Yes, easily With little difficulty With moderate difficulty With extreme difficulty No, impossible

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Much of the information above has been written and peer reviewed by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Patient and Public Relations Committee and the AAHKS Evidence Based Medicine Committee.
Further sources include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Australian Orthopaedic Association, the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and the British Orthopaedic Association.

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