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OKS
(Oxford Knee Score)
Focus:
The Oxford Knee Score (OKS) primarily focuses on assessing knee joint health, specifically measuring the severity of symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and the overall impact of knee dysfunction on daily activities. This tool is especially useful in evaluating outcomes for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery or those receiving conservative treatments.
The Oxford Knee Score is a widely recognized and validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) designed to evaluate the impact of knee conditions on patients’ quality of life. It is particularly useful for tracking recovery and post-treatment progress, allowing healthcare providers to gauge the effectiveness of both surgical and non-surgical interventions.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Knee Joint
- Area Of Focus: Knee Osteoarthritis & Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
The Oxford Knee Survey (OKS) is primarily used in orthopedic specialties, particularly for assessing knee function and recovery following interventions such as knee arthroplasty (knee replacement) or conservative treatment strategies. It provides valuable insights into how well patients are recovering and the effectiveness of the treatments they receive.
Description:
The Oxford Knee Score is a concise and effective PROM used to measure the severity of knee pain, stiffness, and functional limitations that hinder daily activities. By focusing on key factors like pain intensity, functional ability, and stiffness, it offers a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s knee health. It plays an essential role in tracking postoperative recovery, guiding clinicians in decision-making, and optimizing patient care. The OKS helps identify the success of treatment approaches and informs follow-up care for long-term management.
Use Cases:
- Primary Use: Evaluates knee pain, stiffness, and functional impairment in patients.
- Target Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis, post-knee surgery recovery, and knee dysfunction.
- Post-Surgery Assessment: Assesses recovery progress and treatment effectiveness post-knee replacement surgeries
- Other Applicable Patients: Patients receiving non-surgical interventions, such as physical therapy or joint injections.
Number Of Questions: 3
See an example of the OKS in the SolvEdge platform by watching the video below:
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
The OHS survey consists of 12 questions in 3 dimensions that assess:
- Pain: Intensity of pain experienced in the knee joint.
- Stiffness: Degree of stiffness in the knee joint.
Physical Function: Ability to perform daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and kneeling
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