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Table 1 Kellgren and Lawrence classification system[40]

From: Efficacy of strength and aerobic exercise on patient-reported outcomes and structural changes in patients with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Grade

Description

0

No changes

1

Doubtful narrowing of joint space and possible osteophytic lipping

2

Definite osteophytes and possible narrowing of joint space

3

Moderate multiple osteophytes, definite narrowing of joint space, and some sclerosis, and possible deformity of bone ends

4

Large osteophytes, marked narrowing of joint space, severe sclerosis and definite deformity of bone ends