Table 2 Clinical scoring system for assessing dogs with osteoarthritis
Criterion | Grade | Clinical evaluation |
|---|---|---|
Lameness | 1 | Walk normally |
2 | Slightly lame when walking | |
3 | Moderately lame when walking | |
4 | Severely lame when walking | |
5 | Reluctant to rise and will not walk more than five paces | |
Pain at palpation | 1 | None |
2 | Mild signs; dog turns head in recognition | |
3 | Moderate signs; dog pulls limb away | |
4 | Severe signs; dog vocalizes or becomes aggressive | |
5 | Dog will not allow palpation | |
Joint mobility | 1 | Full range of motion |
2 | Mild limitation (10 ∼ 20%) in range of motion; no crepitus | |
3 | Mild limitation (10 ∼ 20%) in range of motion; crepitus | |
4 | Moderate limitation (20 ∼ 50%) in range of motion; ± crepitus | |
5 | Severe limitation (>50%) in range of motion; ± crepitus |