The TeMPO trial (treatment of meniscal tears in osteoarthritis): rationale and design features for a four arm randomized controlled clinical trial

Table 4 Outcomes assessed by questionnaire and musculoskeletal (MSK) examination

Form of Assessment	Outcome Measure	Reference
Questionnaire (baseline, 3-, 6-, and 12-months)	KOOS^a Knee Survey: Pain	[66]
	KOOS Knee Survey: Symptoms	[66]
	KOOS Knee Survey: Function, sports and recreational activities	[66]
	KOOS Knee Survey: Function, daily living	[66]
	KOOS Knee Survey: Quality of Life	[66]
	The Neuropathic Pain Scale	[67]
	The Widespread Pain Index	[68]
	The Mental Health Inventory – 5 (MHI-5)	[69]
	The Self-Administered Comorbidity Questionnaire	[70]
	EQ-5D	[71]
	The Pain Catastrophizing Scale	[72]
	Medical Resource Utilization	N/A
	Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire: Specific Health Problem V2.0	[73]
MSK^b Exam (baseline and 3-months)	Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Gluteus Medius Strength	N/A
	30 s sit-to-stand	[48]
	40 m fast-paced walk	[48]
	Hamstring, gastroc, and quadricep muscle length	N/A
	Knee range of motion	N/A
	Single leg balance test	N/A

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