Table 1 Scoring system for subjective evaluation of arthritis severity
Severity | Degree of inflammation |
|---|---|
0 | No evidence of erythema and swelling |
1 | Erythema and mild swelling confined to the tarsals or ankle joint |
2 | Erythema and mild swelling extending from the ankle to the tarsals |
3 | Erythema and moderate swelling extending from the ankle to metatarsal joints |
4 | Erythema and severe swelling encompass the ankle, foot and digits, or ankylosis of the limb |