This paper presents the four AOFAS clinical rating scales developed to standardize outcome reporting across foot and ankle surgery. Each scale covers a distinct anatomic region: ankle-hindfoot, midfoot, hallux MTP-IP, and lesser toe MTP-IP. The committee's goal was a clinician-administered, equipment-free tool applicable to arthrodesis, arthroplasty, and fracture care alike.
This paper presents the four AOFAS clinical rating scales developed to standardize outcome reporting across foot and ankle surgery. Each scale covers a distinct anatomic region: ankle-hindfoot, midfoot, hallux MTP-IP, and lesser toe MTP-IP. The committee's goal was a clinician-administered, equipment-free tool applicable to arthrodesis, arthroplasty, and fracture care alike.