• TAKE THE KNEE PAIN TEST

    Answer 12 questions to get your score
  • Over the past 4 weeks, describe the pain you usually have from your knee?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks in bed at night, has knee pain troubled you?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, have you been limping when walking because of your knee?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, how long have you been able to walk before the pain from your knee becomes severe? (with or without a walking stick)*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, were you be able to walk down one flight of stairs?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, after being seated at meal time, how painful has it been for you to stand up from a chair because of your knee?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, how much has the pain from your knee interfered with your usual work (including household chores)?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, have you had any trouble with washing and drying yourself (all over) because of your knee?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, have you had any trouble getting in and out of a car or using public transport because of your knee (whichever you tend to use)?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, could you kneel down and get up again afterwards?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, have you felt your knee might ‘give way’ or let you down?*
  • Over the past 4 weeks, could you do the household shopping on your own?*
  • Thank you for taking the test!

  • Your Score is: {score}

    Understanding your result

  • Score 0 to 19
    Indicates you may have severe knee arthritis. It is highly likely you will need surgical intervention and may be a candidate for a knee replacement. Your GP is most likely to send you for x-rays and refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon for assessment.

     

    Score 20 – 29
    Indicates you may have moderate to severe arthritis. Your GP is likely to order x-rays and refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon for assessment if the pain is making life very difficult for you.

     

    Score 30 – 39
    Indicates you may have moderate knee arthritis. Your GP may recommend x-rays if the pain is interfering with your life – and may also suggest non-surgical options (e.g. anti-inflammatory medications). Note that patients who are overweight may benefit from weight loss, as excess weight can put considerable stress on knees. If your knee function and pain worsens over time, your GP may refer you see an orthopaedic specialist. 

     

    Score 40 – 48
    A score in this range indicates you have satisfactory joint function. You are unlikely to require medical intervention.

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