Hip Self-Assessment Questionare
Oxford Hip Score.
Dr Paul Thornton-Bott uses the Oxford hip score (OHS). The OHS is an internationally accepted questionnaire that is widely used by orthopaedic surgeons around the world, as part of the patient examination and assessment process.
Your results are not recorded and there is no requirement to provide us with any personal details to complete it. This Hip Test usually includes a physical examination done by your surgeon your score may vary from a consult with your surgeon
The Oxford Hip Score Questionnaire you can complete below:
The OHS range between zero and 48 points (zero indicates the most severe problems and higher values indicate better function).
Patients should be referred to specialist to be assessed for a possible hip replacement when pain persists after non-operative care management
This forms part of the formal assessment for hip surgery and should protect patients from undergoing surgery that is unlikely to improve their situation.
Grading for the Oxford Hip Score
Score 0 to 19
May indicate severe hip 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.
Score 20 to 29
May indicate moderate to severe hip arthritis. See your family physician for an assessment and x-ray. Consider a consult with an Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Score 30 to 39
May indicate mild to moderate hip 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 40 to 48
May indicate satisfactory joint function. May not require any formal treatment.