Table 5 Surgical Site Manipulation scoring system. At each relevant assessment time point, the joint was gently palpated around the surgical incision, and then the joint was put through a passive range of motion, flexing and extending the joint
Manipulate the joint through a normal range of motion, and score the patient as per below: | |
|---|---|
Score | Response |
0 | Does not notice manipulation. |
1 | Orients to site on manipulation, does not resist. |
2 | Orients to site, may lick, slight objection to manipulation |
3 | Withdraws from manipulation, may vocalize, excessive licking |
4 | Tries to escape from manipulation, or prevent manipulation, may bite or show aggression. |