Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	111953
Country	Saudi Arabia

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Correlation between Kellgren-Lawrence classification of osteoarthritis and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ali Saad Alshahrani, Abdullah Bader Aljaffar, Baqir Jafar Albin Ahmed, Mohammad Waleed Altabash, Zaid A Dajani, Ali Hussein Alamer, Abdulaziz Jamal Alzawad, Fawaz Alanii and Mohammad M Alzahrani
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Corresponding Author	Baqir Jafar Albin Ahmed, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Road, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia. baqer23jafar@gmail.com
Key Words	Function level; Pain severity; Knee injury; Kellgren-Lawrence; Osteoarthritis
Core Tip	This cross-sectional study explores the relationship between radiographic severity and clinical outcomes in knee osteoarthritis using the Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grading system and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Findings show that patients who have scored grade 4 in the KL radiographic scale had significantly lower KOOS scores across all domains, especially pain and activities of daily living. Pain was strongly associated and observed with both functional limitations and quality of life. Age, gender, and obesity influenced the outcomes. These findings highlight the necessity of the integration of radiographic opinions and patient-reported outcomes to enhance OA management.
Citation	Alshahrani AS, Aljaffar AB, Albin Ahmed BJ, Altabash MW, Dajani ZA, Alamer AH, Alzawad AJ, Alanii F, Alzahrani MM. Correlation between Kellgren-Lawrence classification of osteoarthritis and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. World J Orthop 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-15 23:28
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-15 23:28
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Return for Revision	2025-07-28 07:51
Revised	2025-08-10 23:58
Second Decision	2025-09-25 02:38
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-25 07:35
Articles in Press	2025-09-25 07:35
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-08-16 15:35
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