Table 1

The Childhood Arthritis Radiographic Score of the Hip (CARSH).

Type of DamageRightLeft
No abnormalities00
Joint space narrowing
  <50%11
  >50%22
  Ankylosis33
Erosion
  Small11
  Marked22
  Severe33
  Extensive bone destruction44
Growth abnormalities
  Mild11
  Severe22
Subchondral cysts
  Mild11
  Severe22
Malalignment
  Subluxation11
  Dislocation22
Sclerosis of the acetabulum11
Avascular necrosis of femoral head22
Maximum possible score1616