Assessments of joint health
OA, pain
WOMAC and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores were used to assess joint health. Data on the WOMAC score were gathered at 8, 16, and 24 weeks, whereas those on the VAS pain score were gathered at 7 and 14 days. The WOMAC is a widely used, proprietary, standardized questionnaire for evaluation of OA severity, including pain, stiffness, and physical function of the joints. Higher WOMAC scores indicate increased pain, stiffness, and functional limitations [