Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) is a questionnaire used by healthcare providers to assess the severity of osteoarthritis symptoms, especially in the hips and knees. It measures three areas: pain during activities, stiffness after resting, and difficulty with daily activities like walking or climbing stairs. Patients answer questions based on their experiences over a recent period, helping doctors understand how osteoarthritis affects their function and how well treatments are working. WOMAC provides a standardized way to evaluate disease impact and track changes over time.