Score

Pain

Mobility

Ability to walk

0

Pain is intense and permanent

Ankylosis in abnormal position

Impossible

1

Pain is severe, disturbing sleep

Ankylosis in normal position or in a very slight abnormal position

Only with crutches

2

Pain is severe when walking, prevents any activity

Flexion < 40˚ (abduction = 0˚) or very light joint deformity

Only with two canes

3

Pain is severe but may be tolerated with limited activity

Flexion < 40˚ - 60˚

Limited with one cane (less than one hour). Very difficult without a cane

4

Pain only after walking and disappearing with rest

Flexion > 60˚ - 80˚ (can tie shoelaces)

Prolonged with one cane; limited without a cane (limp)

5

Very little pain and intermittent, does not preclude normal activity

Flexion > 80˚ - 90˚. Limited abduction (>25˚)

Without a cane but slight limp

6

No pain at all

Normal. Flexion > 90˚, Abduction > 25˚

Normal