Steinbrocker et al developed a grading scheme for functional disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Functional Ability |
Grade |
complete ability to carry out all the usual duties without handicap |
I |
adequate for normal activities despite handicap of discomfort or limited motion of one of the joints |
II |
limited to little or none of the duties of usual occupation or self-care |
III |
incapacitated, largely or wholly bed-ridden or confined to a wheelchair with little or no self-care |
IV |
where:
• There would seem to be a bit of a gulf between stages II and III.
Purpose: To grade functional disability in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis using the grading scheme of Steinbrocker et al.
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Immunology/Rheumatology
Objective: severity, prognosis, stage, disability and performance
ICD-10: M05, M06,