Hip Conditions

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:

Fields marked with an * are required
1. During the past 4 weeks How would you describe the pain in your hip? *
2. During the past 4 weeks Have you been troubled by pain from your hip in bed at night? *
3. During the past 4 weeks Have you had any sudden, severe pain (shooting/stabbing or spasms) from the hip? *
4. During the past 4 weeks Have you been limping when walking because of your hip? *
5. During the past 4 weeks How long can you walk (with or without stick) before the pain in your hip becomes severe? *
6. During the past 4 weeks Have you been able to climb a flight of stairs? *
7. During the past 4 weeks Have you been able to put on a pair of socks, stockings or tights? *
8. During the past 4 weeks After a meal (sat at a table), how painful is the hip to stand up? *
9. During the past 4 weeks Have you had any trouble getting in and out of a car or using public transport because of your hip? *
10. During the past 4 weeks Have you had any trouble with washing and drying yourself (all over) because of your hip? *
11. During the past 4 weeks Could you do the household shopping on your own? *
12. During the past 4 weeks How much has pain from your hip interfered with your usual work (including housework)? *

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Score <19
0
Score <29
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Score <39
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Score >40

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.

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