Time frame: Pre-Op, 3 Month Post Op [change assessed between the two time periods]
The WOMAC collects information specific to osteoarthritis outcomes. The patient-response questionnaire uses a visual analog scale for pain, measuring factors of general pain, stiffness, and function. Each question is scored from 0 to 4 for each set of factors, with 0 indicating no pain, stiffness, or limit in function, and 4 indicating extreme pain, stiffness, or limit in function. Total WOMAC scores range from 0 to 96 with lower values representing better outcomes.
The posted mean, noted as a negative number, represents the mean DECREASE in total WOMAC score from pre-operative to 3 month post-operative patient assessment.