WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index

No. It's meant for patients with osteoarthritis to assess the difficulties caused by it.

No. It should be one of several assessments used. This is for getting subjective data on a patient's osteoarthritis. Of course, it's recommended to conduct other tests, especially imaging tests, to see the severity of osteoarthritis and help determine the next course of action.

Yes. If a patient is undergoing treatment for osteoarthritis (medications, physical therapy, etc.), you can use the index to see if they feel that they're getting better. This can help inform treatment adjustments down the line if needed.