Validation of the Polish version of the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) in patients with osteoarthritis undergoing total knee replacement.

Objective: To test the clinimetric properties and to evaluate the internal consistency, validity and reliability of the Polish version of the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) in older patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis undergoing total knee replacement (TKR).

Design And Setting: A prospective cohort study performed at the university hospital and the outpatient clinic.

Methods: The patients were asked to complete the KOOS questionnaire and the Short Form 36 Health Survey.

[The prevalence of intraarticular lesions in patients with active growth plate].

Unlabelled: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are becoming increasingly prevalent in children and adolescents. In those who had undergone ligament injuries progressive meniscal damage is frequently observed. This, in turn, can lead to osteoarthritis in older age.