ODI v.1

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) For Low Back Pain assesses the degree of disability and impairment to daily activities caused by low back pain.

Therese Lindberg

therese.lindberg@cambio.se

Cambio CDS

To calculate the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).

Use to calculate the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The ODI is based on a summation of 10 parameters: pain intensity, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, sex life, social life and travelling. ODI score (percentage): Interpretation: 0% to 20% Minimal disability - No treatment may be indicated except for suggestions on lifting, posture, physical fitness and diet. In the case of sedentary patients, more problems may need to be addressed. 21% to 40% Moderate disability - Conservative treatment may be sufficient. The level of impairment increases and patients may experience more problems with sitting, standing, sexual activity or traveling. 41% to 60% Severe disability – Recommendation for detailed evaluation as pain is primary problem. 61% to 80% Patient is crippled – back or leg pain are impacting daily living. Recommendation for active treatment. 81% to 100% Patient bedbound or exaggerating their symptoms.

Fairbank JC, Pynsent PB. The Oswestry Disability Index. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2000 Nov 15;25(22):2940-52; discussion 2952. doi: 10.1097/00007632-200011150-00017. PMID: 11074683.

OBSERVATION.odi.v0, EVALUATION.odi_assessment.v0