| 0 - 19 | May indicate severe shoulder 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. |
| 20 - 29 | May indicate moderate to severe shoulder arthritis. See your family physician for an assessment and x-ray. Consider a consult with an Orthopaedic Surgeon. |
| 30 - 39 | May indicate mild to moderate shoulder 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 |
| 40 - 48 | May indicate satisfactory joint function. May not require any formal treatment. |