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Oxford knee score

Indications: - Questionnaire for evaluation of osteoarthritis of the knee Interpretation: - total score: 60 - 0-19: may indicate severe knee arthritis; highly likely some form of surgical intervention indicated - 20-29: may indicate moderate-severe knee arthritis; knee X-ray; consider a consult with an Orthopaedic Surgeon. - 30-39: may indicate mild-moderate knee arthritis consider seeing primary care physician, possible x-ray; exercise, weight reduction, &/or anti-inflammatory agent - 40-48: may indicate satisfactory joint function; may not require treatment

General

health questionnaire

References

  1. Oxford Knee Score http://www.orthopaedicscore.com/scorepages/oxford_knee_score.html
  2. Dawson J, Fitzpatrick R, Murray D, Carr A. Questionnaire on the perceptions of patients about total knee replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1998 Jan;80(1):63-9 PMID: 9460955
  3. Wikipedia: Oxford knee score https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_knee_score