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. 2025 Nov 18;49(2):356–367. doi: 10.1007/s00270-025-04274-6

Table 3.

Outcome overall Mean scores in KOOS subscales and NRS at baseline and follow-up

Assessment Visit Mean ± SD p value
KOOS: Pain Baseline 42.1 ± 17.3
6 weeks 54.8 ± 21.4  < 0.0001
3 months 58.3 ± 20.9  < 0.0001
6 months 65.2 ± 22.2  < 0.0001
KOOS: Symptoms and stiffness Baseline 46.6 ± 23.0
6 weeks 58.4 ± 26.1  < 0.01
3 months 57.6 ± 23.2  < 0.01
6 months 63.6 ± 22.8  < 0.01
KOOS: Daily living Baseline 51.5 ± 23.7
6 weeks 61.0 ± 24.0  < 0.001
3 months 65.3 ± 21.0  < 0.0001
6 months 73.4 ± 23.1  < 0.001
KOOS: Sports and recreational activities Baseline 19.2 ± 17.7
6 weeks 32.0 ± 29.1  < 0.01
3 months 29.9 ± 26.1  < 0.01
6 months 44.5 ± 27.7  < 0.001
KOOS: Quality of life Baseline 23.2 ± 17.8
6 weeks 33.2 ± 23.4  < 0.001
3 months 33.4 ± 21.9  < 0.01
6 months 45.4 ± 22.8  < 0.0001
Numeric rating scale Baseline 6.6 ± 1.4
6 weeks 4.9 ± 2.3  < 0.0001
3 months 4.7 ± 2.2  < 0.0001
6 months 4.4 ± 2.6  < 0.001

KOOS: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, NRS: Numeric Rating Scale