• TAKE THE HIP PAIN TEST

    Answer 12 questions to get your score
  • During the past 4 weeks...
  • How would you describe the pain you usually have in your hip?*
  • Have you been troubled by pain from your hip in bed at night?*
  • Have you had any sudden, severe pain (shooting, stabbing, or spasms) from your affected hip?*
  • Have you been limping when walking because of your hip?*
  • For how long have you been able to walk before the pain in your hip becomes severe (with or without a walking aid)?*
  • Have you been able to climb a flight of stairs?*
  • Have you been able to put on a pair of socks, stockings or tights?*
  • After sitting at a table (eg having a meal), how painful has it been for you to stand up from a chair because of your hip?*
  • Have you had any trouble getting in and out of a car or using public transportation because of your hip?*
  • Have you had any trouble with washing and drying yourself (all over) because of your hip?*
  • Could you do the household shopping on your own?*
  • How much has pain from your hip interfered with your usual work, including housework?*
  • Thank you for taking the test!

    GET YOUR RESULT

  • Understanding your result

    Your Score is:    {score} 

  • Score 0 to 19
    May indicate severe hip arthritis. You may require some form of surgical intervention; contact your family physician for a consultation with an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

     

    Score 20 – 29
    May indicate moderate to severe hip arthritis. See your family physician for an assessment and x-ray. Consider a consultation with an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

     

    Score 30 – 39
    May indicate mild to moderate hip arthritis. Consider seeing your family physician for an assessment and possible X-ray. You may benefit from non-surgical treatment, such as exercise, weight loss, and /or anti-inflammatory medication.

     

    Score 40 – 48
    May indicate satisfactory joint function. May not require any formal treatment.

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