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.