title: Translation, validation, and cross-cultural adaption of the Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool (WOMET) into German.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool (WOMET) was developed in order to investigate the health-related quality of life of patients with meniscal pathologies. The aim of the present study was to translate and validate the WOMET into German.
  
  
  METHODS
  A standardized forward backward translation of the WOMET into German was first performed. One hundred ninety-two patients with isolated meniscal tears completed the German version of the WOMET as well as the Western Ontario McMasters University Arthritis Index, and the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. Furthermore, reliability, construct validity, feasibility, internal consistency, ceiling, and floor effects were then calculated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Excellent feasibility (85.4% fully complete questionnaire), internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.92), and test-retest reliability (ICC, r = 0.90) were found. The standard error of measurement and the minimal detectable change were ±4.6 and 12.7 points, respectively. All predefined hypothesises were confirmed. No floor or ceiling effects were found.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The presented German version of the WOMET is a valid and reliable tool for investigating the health-related quality of life of German-speaking patients with meniscal pathologies.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-sectional study, Level II.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 45, 89081, Ulm, Germany. sgroi.mirco@yahoo.de.
authors.forename: M
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8124-7966
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sgroi
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 45, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Däxle
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 45, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kocak
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 45, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Reichel
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 45, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kappe
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000175:diagnosis; D011594:Psychometrics; D011788:Quality of Life; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014177:Translations; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Meniscal tear; Quality of life; Translation; Validation; WOMET