A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) is a self-reported questionnaire that you typically complete before and after surgery or treatment.[1] It allows you to report your symptoms, level of disability and your health-related quality of life, all from your perspective.[1]
The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) is a PROM specifically designed for people with various knee conditions, including those with ACL injuries, meniscal injuries, focal cartilage lesions, knee osteoarthritis, and many others.[2][3] It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and rate five of the following dimensions: pain (nine items); symptoms (seven items); activities of daily living (17 items); sports and recreational function (five items); and knee-related quality of life (four items).[2]
By completing the KOOS you will gain insight into the course of your knee injury and you and your healthcare provider can monitor the effects of the treatment over time.[4] For example, if you have just had total knee replacement surgery or ACL surgery, to help gauge your recovery progress and your level of disability at any given time, you can compare your preoperative KOOS scores to your postoperative scores. compare your KOOS scores with those of others who have undergone the same injury or surgery.[5]
For more information about PROMs and the KOOS, check out our blog where we explain what a PROM is and what the KOOS is.
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