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.