The modified Kirkaldy-Willis Criteria | |
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Grade | Description |
Excellent | The patient has returned to their normal work and other activities with little or no complaint. |
Good | The patient has returned to their normal work but may have some restriction in other activities, and may on occasion after heavy work have recurrent back pain requiring a rest for a few days. |
Fair | The patient has to reduce their working capacity, taking a lighter job or work part-time, and may occasionally have recurrence of pain requiring absence from work for one to two weeks, once or twice a year. |
Poor | The patient does not return to work. |