Research Article

Outcome of Allogeneic Adult Stem Cell Therapy in Dogs Suffering from Osteoarthritis and Other Joint Defects

Table 3

Symptoms of arthritic knee; lameness and pain scores.

LamenessPainFunctional disability

1 (normal)1 (no pain)1 (normal)
2 (intermittent)2 (mild pain)2 (slightly stiff)
3 (persistent)3 (severe pain)3 (stiff)
4 (non-weight bearing)4 (severe pain)4 (very stiff, unwilling to walk)
5 (ambulatory only with assistance)5 (severe pain)5 (need assistance to walk)

Adapted from Black et al. [6].