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Table 1 Modified pain and function score according to Rowe et al. [32]

From: Low-dose radiation treatment for painful plantar enthesophyte: a highly effective therapy with little side effects

 

Criteria

Response level

Score

Pain

At rest

None

30

Mild

20

Moderate

10

Severe

0

Pain in motion

None

0

Mild

30

Moderate

20

Severe

10

Pain when applying pressure to the heel

None

0

Mild

30

Moderate

20

Severe

10

Medical aids

 

None

15

Orthopedic insoles, sole padding

10

One walking aid (cane or forearm support)

5

Two walking aids

0

Everyday activities

 

Normal, no constraints

15

Small constraints

10

Moderate constraints

5

Complete constraints

0

Gait

 

No limping, normal gait with no constraints

20

Mild pain and limping after > 1 km

10

Moderate pain and limping after < 1 km

5

Severe pain, no normal gait possible

0

  1. Score 120–140: excellent; Score 90–120: good; Score 60–90: moderate; Score 30–60 mild; Score 0–30 severe