The Oxford Elbow Score is a 12-question survey that measures the day-to-day impacts of your elbow condition, and helps to clarify the severity of the condition.

When should you see the doctor about your elbow pain?

If you experience sudden or severe pain, obvious infection, or swelling, then you should see a doctor promptly.

For chronic or degenerative conditions, the symptoms appear slowly and incrementally, and it is often easy to become accustomed to the situation and just put up with it.

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1. Have you had difficulty lifting things in your home, such as putting out the rubbish, because of your elbow problem?*
- No difficulty
- A little bit of difficulty
- Moderate difficulty
- Extreme difficulty
- Impossible to do
2. Have you had difficulty carrying bags of shopping, because of your elbow problem?*
- No difficulty
- A little bit of difficulty
- Moderate difficulty
- Extreme difficulty
- Impossible to do
3. Have you had any difficulty washing yourself all over, because of your elbow problem?*
- No difficulty
- A little bit of difficulty
- Moderate difficulty
- Extreme difficulty
- Impossible to do
4. Have you had any difficulty dressing yourself, because of your elbow problem?*
- No difficulty
- A little bit of difficulty
- Moderate difficulty
- Extreme difficulty
- Impossible to do
5. Have you felt that your elbow problem is "controlling your life"?*
- No, not at all
- Occasionally
- Some days
- Most days
- Every day
6. How much has your elbow problem been "on your mind"?*
- No difficulty
- A little bit of difficulty
- Moderate difficulty
- Extreme difficulty
- Impossible to do
7. Have you been troubled by pain from your elbow in bed at night?*
- Not at all
- 1 or 2 nights
- Some nights
- Most nights
- Every night
8. How often has your elbow pain interfered with your sleeping?*
- Not at all
- Occasionally
- Some of the time
- Most of the time
- All of the time
9. How much has your elbow problem interfered with your usual work or everyday activities?*
- Not at all
- A little bit
- Moderately
- Greatly
- Totally
10. Has your elbow problem limited your ability to take part in leisure activities that you enjoy doing?*
- Not at all
- Occasionally
- Some of the time
- Most of the time
- All of the time
11. How would you describe the worst pain you have from your elbow?*
- No pain
- Mild Pain
- Moderate Pain
- Severe Pain
- Unbearable
12. How would you describe the pain you usually have from your elbow?*
- No pain
- Mild Pain
- Moderate Pain
- Severe Pain
- Unbearable
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Oxford Elbow Score FAQs

No. The Oxford Elbow Score measures the impact of your elbow symptoms but does not diagnose the underlying condition. Elbow pain can result from tendon injuries, arthritis, nerve compression, fractures and other problems. A specialist assessment is needed to identify the cause and determine which treatment options should be considered.

The assessment covers three areas: elbow function, pain and the effect of elbow symptoms on everyday life. Questions consider activities such as lifting, carrying shopping, washing, dressing, sleeping and participating in leisure activities. Together, these responses provide a bigger and clearer picture of how your elbow condition is affecting your daily routine.

The Oxford Elbow Score is calculated on a scale from 0 to 48. A higher score indicates better reported elbow function and fewer symptoms, and a lower score indicates a greater reported impact on your daily life. However, the score does not identify the cause of your symptoms or determine if surgery is required - they are to be considered alongside specialist assessment.

After submitting the assessment on Dr McLean's website, a copy of your results will be emailed to you. You can use these results when discussing your elbow symptoms with your GP or specialist. The assessment is not a substitute for medical advice and submitting the form does not replace a consultation or book a consultation.

Specialist assessment is recommended if elbow pain persists, worsens or interferes with sleep, work or everyday activities. For sudden severe pain, visible deformity or loss of movement following an injury please call 000 or head directly to your nearest emergency department.

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