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Grade 1 : Doubtful narrowing of joint space and possible osteophytic lipping Grade 2 : Difinite osteophytes, definite joint space narrowing Grade 3 : Moderate multiple osteophytes, definite narrowing of joint space, some sclerosis and possible deformity of bone contour Grade 4 : Large osteophyte, marked narrowing of joint space, severe sclerosis and definite deformity of bone contour

Chronic Pain 1. Pain which persists a month beyond the usual course of an acute disease or a resonalble time for any injury to heal that is associated with chronic pathologic process that cause continous pain or pain at intervals for months or years. 2. Persists pain that is not amenable to routine pain control methods. 3. Pain that exists beyond an expexed time frame for healing. 4. Pain, where..