Low Ceiling Effects of the Forgotten Joint Score Compared With Legacy Measures After Joint-Preserving Procedures: A Systematic Review

Low Ceiling Effects of the Forgotten Joint Score Compared With Legacy Measures After Joint-Preserving Procedures: A Systematic Review

Authors

Kuhns BD, Harris WT, Domb BG

Journal

Arthroscopy, September 2023

Objective

To evaluate how well the Forgotten Joint Score (FJS) compares with traditional measures in patients undergoing joint-preserving hip and knee surgeries.

Key Findings

• The FJS showed low ceiling effects, meaning it can effectively measure progress in patients after hip or knee preservation surgery without reaching a maximum score too quickly.
• Studies found strong internal consistency and responsiveness for the FJS, making it a reliable tool for measuring patient outcomes.
• It performed better than many legacy measures, such as the modified Harris Hip Score.

Conclusion

The Forgotten Joint Score is an effective outcome measure with low ceiling effects, making it a better option than some older scoring systems for evaluating hip and knee preservation surgeries.

What Does This Mean For Patients

The FJS may provide a more accurate measure of your recovery and quality of life after joint-preserving surgery, compared to older scoring methods.