Table 8

 Croft’s modification of the Kellgren and Lawrence grading system (“Croft grade”)

GradeDescription
JSN, joint space narrowing; MJS, minimal joint space; OA, osteoarthritis.
0No change
1Definite osteophytes only
2JSN only (defined as an MJS of ⩽2.5 mm)
3Presence of two of the following: JSN, osteophytosis, subchondral sclerosis (of ⩾5 mm), cyst formation
4Presence of three of the following: JSN, osteophytosis, subchondral sclerosis (of ⩾5 mm), cyst formation
5Same as grade 4, but with deformity of the femoral head or total hip replacement due to OA (verified by record view)