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What is the Le functional scale score and how is it used in rehabilitation?

Originally developed in 1999, the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a widely used patient-reported outcome measure in physical therapy and orthopedics. **What is the LE functional scale score?** It is a numerical value, ranging from 0 to 80, that quantifies a patient's self-perceived ability to perform daily activities, with a higher score indicating less disability and better function.

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