Lequesne index for knee osteoarthritis

Answer all the questions, the test concerns your affected joint.

1Presence of pain or discomfort

During noctural bedrest?

No

Only on movement or in certain positions

Without moving

Morning stiffness?

< 1 minute

Between 1 to 15 minutes

> 15 minutes

While in a standing position or standing still for half an hour?

No

Yes

While walking?

No

Only after a certain distance

Very fast with increasing speed

Getting up from a chair without using the armrests?

No

Yes

2Maximum walking distance (including when in pain)

You walk maximum (including when in having pain):

No limitation

Limited but > 1 km

Around 1 km

500 to 900 meters

300 to 500 meters

100 to 300 meters

< 100 meters

You have for it need for help:

None

With a cane (or crutch)

With two canes (or crutches)

3Difficulties of daily life

For going upstairs?

None

Slight

Moderate

Significant

Impossible

For going downstairs?

None

Slight

Moderate

Significant

Impossible

For completely crouching down?

None

Slight

Moderate

Significant

Impossible

For walking on uneven ground?

None

Slight

Moderate

Significant

Impossible

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