Suffering from Consistent Knee Pain?

Find out what your knee pain score is. Start the free knee check below.

Please answer the following 12 multiple-choice questions.

During the past 4 weeks…

Grading for the Oxford Knee Score

Score 0 – 19

This suggests severe knee arthritis. Surgery may be needed. You should consult your family doctor or an orthopaedic surgeon.

Score 20 – 29

This indicates moderate to severe knee arthritis. A doctor’s evaluation and X-ray are advised, and you may need to see an orthopaedic specialist.

Score 30 – 39

This shows mild to moderate knee arthritis. A medical check-up and X-ray may help. Non-surgical treatments like exercise, weight control, or medications may be useful.

Score 40 – 48

This means your knee function is generally good. Treatment may not be required.

Oxford Knee Score

Suffering from Consistent Knee Pain?

1. How would you describe the pain you usually have in your knee?

2. For how long are you able to walk before the pain in your knee becomes severe? (With or without a stick)

3. Have you had any trouble getting in and out of the car or using public transport because of your knee? (With or without a stick)

4. Have you had any trouble washing and drying yourself (all over) because of your knee?

5. After a meal (sat at a table), how painful has it been for you to stand up from a chair because of your knee?

6. Have you been limping when walking because of your knee?

7. How much has pain from your knee interfered with your usual work (including housework)?

8. Are you troubled by pain in your knee at night in bed?

9. Could you kneel and get up again afterwards?

10. Have you felt that your knee might suddenly “give way” or let you down?

11. Could you do household shopping on your own?

12. Could you walk down a flight of stairs?

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Grading for the Oxford Knee Score

Score 0 – 19

Score 20 – 29

Score 30 – 39

Score 40 – 48