Unit 3 Book Content

Question 1

What is the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Inded (WOMAC)?

Answer 1

This evaluates 3 dimensions:
-Pain
-Stiffness
-Physical Function

• WIth 5, 2, and 17 questions. Each has a max score of 20, 8, and 68.
• Low scores represent better health or function
• This has a strong reliability and validity for OA

Question 2

What is the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)?

Answer 2

This is an expansion of WOMAC for use in a younger and more active patient group with knee injuries or knee OA
- This is a 42 item self-report questionnaire
- 5 dimensions:
-Pain
-Other Sx
-Functions of daily living
-Function in sport and recreation
-Knee-related QOL