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Appendix: Kellgren & Lawrence score

 

grade

 

description

0

No osteoarthritis

 

1

Doubtful

Possible narrowing of joint space medially and possible osteophytes around femoral head; or osteophytes alone

2

Mild

Definite narrowing of joint space inferiorly, definite osteophytes and slight sclerosis

3

Moderate

Marked narrowing of joint space, definite osteophytes, some sclerosis and cyst formation and deformity of femoral head and acetabulum

4

Severe

Gross loss of joint space with sclerosis and cysts, marked deformity of femoral head and acetabulum and large osteophytes

Hips classified as grade 2 or higher were defined as having osteoarthritis




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