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ODI
(Oswestry Disability Index)
Focus:
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) primarily focuses on assessing the degree of disability and functional impairment caused by lower back pain. It evaluates how back pain impacts a patient’s ability to manage everyday activities, making it highly effective for monitoring outcomes in spine-related treatments and surgeries.
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is one of the most widely used and validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for evaluating spinal disorders. It captures the patient’s perspective on how back pain affects their quality of life and is particularly useful for tracking progress before and after spine surgery or conservative interventions.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Lumbar Spine (Lower Back)
- Area Of Focus: Chronic Low Back Pain, Spinal Disorders, Spine Surgery Outcomes
The ODI is commonly used in orthopedic and neurosurgical specialties to assess disability levels in patients with lumbar spine disorders. It helps clinicians understand how back pain restricts mobility and daily functioning and provides an evidence-based view of treatment effectiveness.
Description:
The Oswestry Disability Index is a detailed PROM used to assess how lower back pain interferes with daily activities such as walking, lifting, sitting, and sleeping. Each question targets a specific function, helping providers understand the full scope of a patient’s limitations. It is essential for evaluating baseline disability, guiding clinical decision-making, and measuring the effectiveness of both surgical and non-surgical spine treatments over time.
Use Cases:
- Primary Use: Measures the extent of disability and lifestyle limitations due to back pain.
- Target Conditions: Chronic lower back pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and post-operative spine recovery.
- Post-Surgery Assessment: Tracks improvements in functionality and pain relief following spinal procedures.
- Other Applicable Patients: Those undergoing conservative spine care, such as physical therapy or pain management.
Number Of Questions: 10
See an example of the NDI in the SolvEdge platform by watching the video below:
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
The ODI includes 10 sections, each scored from 0–5, across the following functional areas:
- Pain Intensity
- Personal Care (e.g., washing, dressing)
- Lifting
- Walking
- Sitting
- Standing
- Sleeping
- Sex Life (if applicable)
- Social Life
- Traveling
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