Treatment of Knee Arthritis. Do I Need a Knee Replacement?

This test is a modified version of the Oxford Knee Score which is a standard, internationally recognised questionnaire given to patients with arthritic knee pain. If you have pain or difficulty with your knee from arthritis then you might find it useful to take this test – the results are NOT saved and no personal information is required. The results give a score between 0 and 48.

When you click for results, you will be given your score together with an explanation of what the result means and information to help you decide whether or not to see your doctor.

You need to answer all 12 questions to obtain your score.

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During the past 4 weeks, how would you describe the pain you usually have from your knee?

• None
• Very mild
• Mild
• Moderate
• Severe

During the past 4 weeks, have you been troubled by the pain in your knee in bed at night?

• No
• Only 1 or 2 nights
• Some nights
• Most nights
• Every night

During the past 4 weeks, 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

During the past 4 weeks, how long have you been able to walk before the pain from your knee becomes severe? (with or without a walking stick)

• No pain, able to walk more than 30 minutes
• Between 15 – 30 minutes
• Between 5 – 15 minutes
• Around the house only
• Unable to walk

During the past 4 weeks, would you be able to walk down one flight of stairs?

• Yes, easily
• With little difficulty
• With moderate difficulty
• With extreme difficulty
• No, impossible

During the past 4 weeks, 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 painful
• Very painful
• Unbearably painful

During the past 4 weeks, how much has the pain from your knee interfered with your usual work (including household chores)?

• Not at all
• Very little trouble
• Moderate trouble
• Extreme difficulty
• Impossible to do

During the past 4 weeks, have you had any trouble with washing and drying yourself (all over) because of your knee?

• No trouble at all
• Very little trouble
• Moderate trouble
• Extreme difficulty
• Impossible to do

During the past 4 weeks, have you had any trouble getting in and out of a car or using public transport because of your knee (whichever you tend to use)?

• No trouble at all
• Very little trouble
• Moderate trouble
• Extreme difficulty
• Impossible to do

During the past 4 weeks, could you kneel down and get up again afterwards?

• Yes, easily
• With little difficulty
• With moderate difficulty
• With extreme difficulty
• No, impossible

During the past 4 weeks, have you felt your knee might suddenly ‘give way’ or let you down?

• Rarely/never
• Sometimes, or just at first
• Often, not just at first
• Most of the time
• All of the time

During the past 4 weeks, could you do the household shopping on your own?

• Yes, easily
• With little difficulty
• With moderate difficulty
• With extreme difficulty
• No, impossible

Thank you for taking the test

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RESULTS

Score 0 to 19

This result indicates you may have severe knee arthritis. Ask your GP to send you for x-rays and refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon for assessment. It is highly likely you will need some type of surgical intervention and may be a candidate for a knee replacement.

Score 20 – 29

You may have moderate to severe arthritis. If the pain is making life very difficult for you, your GP is likely to order x-rays and refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon for assessment

Score 30 – 39

This score indicates it is likely that you have moderate knee arthritis. If the pain is interfering with your life, your GP may recommend x-rays. You can ask to see an orthopaedic surgeon if you feel your knee function or pain is getting worse. You are not going to have surgery unless it is necessary! At this stage, you might non-surgical options (e.g. anti-inflammatory medications) and if relevant weight loss, as excess weight can put considerable stress on knees.

Score 40 – 48

This score indicates you are unlikely to require medical intervention.