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OES
(Oxford Elbow Score)
Focus:
The Oxford Elbow Score (OES) evaluates the impact of elbow pain and dysfunction on a patient’s ability to carry out everyday tasks. It is specifically designed to assess disability levels in individuals with elbow conditions, making it a valuable tool for both surgical and non-surgical care pathways.
The OES is used across orthopedic and rehabilitation settings to measure how elbow pain impacts functional abilities. It supports informed clinical decisions, helps benchmark outcomes, and enhances patient-centered care by capturing the patient’s experience of their condition.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Elbow
- Area Of Focus: Elbow Pain, Elbow Disorders, Post-Elbow Surgery Recovery
The OES is a widely used patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) that quantifies the level of disability associated with elbow pain and dysfunction. It helps track progress over time and assess the effectiveness of treatments such as elbow surgery, rehabilitation, and conservative management.
Description:
The Oxford Elbow Score is a focused PROM that assesses how elbow pain and related symptoms affect key aspects of daily life, including working, dressing, and performing recreational activities. It provides insights into a patient’s level of disability and functional limitation, helping providers monitor recovery and adjust care plans. The OES is commonly used in both pre- and post-treatment settings to track progress and long-term outcomes.
Use Cases:
- Primary Use: Measures the degree of elbow-related disability and daily function impairment.
- Target Conditions: Chronic elbow pain, elbow fractures, tennis elbow, and post-operative recovery.
- Post-Surgery Assessment: Tracks symptom changes and mobility improvements after elbow surgeries.
- Other Applicable Patients: Those undergoing conservative treatment, physical therapy, or rehabilitation for elbow issues.
Number Of Questions: 12
See an example of the OES in the SolvEdge platform by watching the video below:
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
The OES includes 12 sections, each scored from 0–4, across the following functional areas:
- Pain
- Function (e.g., carrying, lifting, using tools)
- Range of Motion
- Work-related activities
- Sports participation
- Recreation and hobbies
- Ability to perform personal care (e.g., dressing, bathing)
- Sleep quality
- Strength
- Household activities
- Driving
- Overall impact of the elbow problem
