Table 1.

Functional assessment criteria by the patient

5	I have no limitations of my activities and no pain
4	I have no pain. I have some limitation of my activities but have not had to change my life (sports activities or job) because of it
3	I have no pain. I have had to change or limit my job or give up certain sports activities because of the condition of my hand
2	I have pain in my hand, wrist, or elbow, but I have no limitations because of it
1	I have pain in my hand, wrist, or elbow, which limits my activities
0	I have pain for which I take medications