Table 1 Karlsson scoring scale
Category | degree | Score |
|---|---|---|
Pain | None | 20 |
During exercise | 15 | |
Walking on uneven surface | 10 | |
Walking on even surface | 5 | |
Constant | 0 | |
Swelling | None | 10 |
After exercise | 5 | |
Constant | 0 | |
Instability (giving way) | None | 15 |
Walking on uneven ground | 10 | |
Walking on even ground | 5 | |
Constant using support | 0 | |
Stiffness | None | 5 |
Moderate (morning, exercise) | 2 | |
Constant | 0 | |
Stair Climbing | No problems | 10 |
Impaired | 5 | |
Impossible | 0 | |
Running | No problems | 10 |
Impaired | 5 | |
impossible | 0 | |
Work activities | Same as before injury | 15 |
Same work, less sports | 10 | |
Ligther work, no sports | 5 | |
Severely impaired work, decreased leisure activities | 0 | |
Support | None | 5 |
Ankle support during exercise | 2 | |
Ankle support during daily activities | 0 | |
Total | 90 | |