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William H. Harris was an American orthopedic surgeon whose work focused on hip disease and total hip replacement. In 1969, he introduced the Harris Hip Score, a clinical assessment combining pain, function, deformity, and range of motion to evaluate treatment outcomes. His work at Massachusetts General Hospital also contributed to the development and study of modern hip arthroplasty techniques.
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What does the Harris Hip Score measure?
The Harris Hip Score evaluates hip pain, function, deformity, and range of motion. William Harris introduced it in 1969 for assessing results after hip treatment, particularly reconstructive surgery.
What is the maximum Harris Hip Score?
The scale runs to 100 points, with higher totals indicating a better clinical result. Pain and function account for most of the score, while deformity and motion contribute smaller portions.
Why is the Harris Hip Score used after hip replacement?
It gives clinicians a standardized way to compare a patient's pain and mobility before and after arthroplasty. It has consequently become one of the most widely used outcome measures in hip surgery.
Is the Harris Hip Score completed only by the patient?
No, it combines patient-reported information with findings assessed by a clinician, including deformity and range of motion. That distinguishes it from fully patient-reported hip questionnaires.
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