A standardized method for assessment of elbow function

The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons have adopted a standardized form f or assessment of the elbow. This form wets developed by the Research Commit tee of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and subsequently adopted by the membership. The patient self-evaluation section contains visual analog scales for pain and a series of questions relating to function of the extr emity The responses to the questions are scored on a 4-point ordinal scale. The physician assessment section has 4 parts: motion, stability strength, and physical findings. It is hoped that adoption of this method of data col lection will stimulate multicenter studies and improve communication betwee n professionals who assess and treat patients with elbow disorders.