ASES Shoulder Score

American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Score

Pain VAS (0-10)

Rate your shoulder pain

No Pain0/10Worst Pain

No pain

Activities of Daily Living

0 = Unable, 1 = Very difficult, 2 = Somewhat difficult, 3 = Not difficult

Put on a coat

Sleep on painful side

Wash back / bra

Toilet hygiene

Comb hair

Reach high shelf

Lift 10 lbs overhead

Throw overhead

Do usual work

Do usual sport

Score Overview

Pain Index50

Function Score0

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026-07-17

When to Use

Shoulder pain and function assessment

Rotator cuff disease

Glenohumeral arthritis

Shoulder instability

Outcome tracking after shoulder surgery

Clinical trials evaluating shoulder interventions

Score	Classification
90-100	Excellent
70-89	Good
50-69	Fair
<50	Poor

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17

ASES Shoulder Score

American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Score

Pain VAS (0-10)

Rate your shoulder pain

No Pain0/10Worst Pain

No pain

Activities of Daily Living

0 = Unable, 1 = Very difficult, 2 = Somewhat difficult, 3 = Not difficult

Put on a coat

Sleep on painful side

Wash back / bra

Toilet hygiene

Comb hair

Reach high shelf

Lift 10 lbs overhead

Throw overhead

Do usual work

Do usual sport

Score Overview

Pain Index50

Function Score0

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026-07-17

When to Use

Shoulder pain and function assessment

Rotator cuff disease

Glenohumeral arthritis

Shoulder instability

Outcome tracking after shoulder surgery

Clinical trials evaluating shoulder interventions

Score	Classification
90-100	Excellent
70-89	Good
50-69	Fair
<50	Poor

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17

ASES Shoulder Score

ASES Shoulder Score

Pain VAS (0-10)

Activities of Daily Living

Score Overview

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Formula

Clinical Pearls

Interpretation

Key Points

Next Steps

Clinical Actions

The Evidence

Primary Reference

A standardized method for the assessment of shoulder function

Origins & History

Development

Recent Journal Updates

ASES Shoulder Score

ASES Shoulder Score

Pain VAS (0-10)

Activities of Daily Living

Score Overview

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Formula

Clinical Pearls

Interpretation

Key Points

Next Steps

Clinical Actions

The Evidence

Primary Reference

A standardized method for the assessment of shoulder function

Origins & History

Development

Recent Journal Updates