Advanced scores · Patellofemoral
Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale (Kujala/AKPS)
Most widely used patellofemoral-specific outcome measure for anterior knee pain and patellofemoral disorders.
- 13 questions
- 5-7 min
- Score 0 to 100, higher is better
- Well Validated
About the Kujala/AKPS
Who it is for
Patients with anterior knee pain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, or chondromalacia patellae. All ages including adolescents.
What it measures
Thirteen items covering functional limitations and symptoms specific to patellofemoral pain. Weighted scoring emphasizes key functional activities.
Sections
- Limp
- Weight-bearing
- Walking
- Stairs
- Squatting
- Running
- Jumping
- Prolonged sitting
- Pain
- Swelling
- Patellar subluxation
- Atrophy
- Flexion deficiency
Reading your score
0 = worst, 100 = no disability. Weighted sum of 13 items.